Support Assistant Level 3

Woolmer Hill School; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Support Assistant Level 3 to work within the SEND department. The role involves supporting staff and students aged 9-13, specifically assisting children with additional needs, including ASD. The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills and an understanding of child development. This is a full-time, term-time position with a fixed term contract until August 2026.

Qualifications

• Required to work within the SEND department supporting staff and pupils.
• Experience and understanding of working with children aged 9-13 with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support staff and work with pupils on a one-to-one and group basis.
• Assist in the learning processes for children with additional needs.

Skills

Good written, oral, and communication skills

Understanding of child development

Experience with children with additional needs

Experience with ASD

Job description

Support Assistant Level 3

Overview

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working Pattern: Full time - term time plus specified days

Advert Start Date: 29/09/2025

Advert End Date: 08/10/2025 12:00

Salary: £26,403 - £27,254 per annum pro rata. Actual salary £22,239 - £22,956 per annum

Hours per week: 37 hours, Term Time plus 1 training day

Job Category: Schools - Teaching Assistant

Vacancy ID: 286638

Employment Location: Gosforth East Middle School, Harewood Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5JT

Post Number: SNT4541(e)

Number of posts: 1

Closing date: 8 Oct

Further Information

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

Gosforth East Middle School
Harewood Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 5JT

Fixed term until 31st August 2026

Required as soon as possible to work within the SEND department and to support staff and work with pupils on a one-to-one and group basis between the ages of 9-13 years.

The person appointed will have good written, oral and communication skills and have an understanding of child development and the learning processes. They should also have experience and understanding of working with children with additional needs, especially with ASD.

The successful candidate will be joining a school that has high expectations of pupils' attainment and behaviour and has a very good reputation in the community.

Interviews will be held w/c 13th October 2025

The school is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate from the DBS and a range of other recruitment checks.

Application packs and further information are available to download from the school's website.

Applications can be emailed to [e-mail] or posted to the address above.

Closing Date: Wednesday 8th October, 12 noon

Supporting documents

• A1030 Support Assistant L3 N4 Job Description.pdf (54.55 KB)
• Support Assistant Level 3 Person Specification.pdf (333.27 KB)

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Required as soon as possible to work within the SEND department and to support staff and work with pupils on a one-to-one and group basis between the ages of 9-13 years.

The person appointed will have good written, oral and communication skills and have an understanding of child development and the learning processes. They should also have experience and understanding of working with children with additional needs, especially with ASD.

The successful candidate will be joining a school that has high expectations of pupils' attainment and behaviour and has a very good reputation in the community.