Support Assistant Level 2

North East Combined Authority; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Havannah First School in Newcastle Great Park is seeking a dedicated Support Assistant Level 2. You will work in the classroom with teachers, assist with teaching and learning activities, and help deliver intervention programs for children with SEN.

The role also includes supervision during playtimes and a 30-minute lunchtime duty. The candidate should be resilient, positive and capable of working well both in a team and independently.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and supporting children with SEN.
• An enhanced DBS check and safeguarding awareness required.
• Ability to work as part of a team and also independently.

Responsibilities

• Work in the classroom alongside teaching staff and support teaching and learning activities.
• Support the provision of intervention programs for children with SEN.
• Supervise playtimes and 30 minutes of lunchtime supervision.

Skills

Classroom support

SEN support

Team player

Job description

Havannah First School

Primrose Lane

Newcastle Great Park

NE13 9FR

Fixed Term Appointment to 16 July 2027

This is a Trust Foundation School; the employer will be the Governing Body of the School.

Required as soon as possible

We are looking for a Support Assistant Level 2 to join our staff team.

The role will involve working in the classroom alongside teaching staff and supporting with teaching and learning activities, supporting the provision of intervention programs for children with SEN and sometimes supporting children on a one-to-one basis. The role also includes supervision at playtimes and for 30 minutes each lunchtime. Everyone in our staff team is flexible, approachable and committed to working towards getting the very best for our children. We are looking for someone who is resilient, positive and able to work effectively as part of a team and individually. Please state in your application your experiences of working with children, supporting SEN and other relevant experiences.

We can offer a very happy place to work with supportive colleagues, fantastic children and high job satisfaction. We will provide up to date training for first aid, safeguarding and other areas, as appropriate. We are located on a new site and in a brand new, state of the art building. We are currently in the process of expanding the size of the school, eventually to three-form entry in all year groups, to meet the needs of the growing population on the Great Park.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.

As this post involves working with children and dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage, even if you indicate otherwise.

You can find out more about us on our website and our Instagram account @Havannah1st

Closing Date: Friday 30th October 2026