Support Assistant Level 3

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local foundation school in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a dedicated Support Assistant Level 3 to join their team. The role, set at thirty-seven hours per week during term time with five additional training days, requires someone enthusiastic and flexible. The salary ranges from £22,671 to £23,402 per annum, pro rata. Candidates must be committed to teamwork and obtaining the necessary DBS certification. Applications must be submitted directly to the provided contact.

Qualifications

• Must be committed to working within a team.
• Ability to be flexible across the school.
• Required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support students in their educational activities and personal development.
• Assist with day-to-day operations within the classroom and school environment.
• Work term time plus five training days as determined by the school.

Skills

Enthusiastic and highly motivated

Excellent professional and personal skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Moorside Primary School

Moorside Primary School is a Foundation School which is part of the WEST Trust. The employers will be the Governing body of the school.

Beaconsfield Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 5AW
Tel: [phone]

Job Details

We are looking to appoint a Support Assistant Level 3 to work at our school. The position is thirty-seven hours per week, term time plus five training days as determined by the school.

Salary and Hours

Salary £26,403 - £27,254 per annum pro rata, actual £22,671 - £23,402 per annum.

The post is fixed term commencing as soon as possible and is for one full year.

Qualifications and Requirements

We are looking for someone that will be enthusiastic and highly motivated with excellent professional and personal skills. They will be committed to working within a team and have the ability to be flexible across the school.

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and to meet a range of other recruitment checks including a childcare disqualification declaration form.

Application Process

Further details and application forms and recruitment pack for the above post are available from Linda Hall, email [e-mail]. Alternatively they can be downloaded from our website www.moorside.newcastle.sch.uk and then forwarded to Linda Hall.

Note that CVs will not be accepted.

Important Dates

Closing date: 10am on Friday 12th December 2025
Interviews week beginning: Monday 15th December 2025