Support Assistant Level 3

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne, North Shields; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

West Jesmond Primary School is seeking dynamic Learning Support Assistants to join their team. This role offers the chance to work with motivated children and contribute to their development in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will be proactive, enthusiastic, and committed to enhancing children's learning experiences.

Benefits

Supportive environment for skill development

Opportunities to specialise in SEND/Pastoral/EAL

Qualifications

• Experience working with Primary age children, including those with SEND.
• Commitment to bringing out the best in every child.

Responsibilities

• Support children to achieve highly across the curriculum.
• Participate in all aspects of school life.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Proactive

Good numeracy skills

Good literacy skills

Initiative

Job description

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



West Jesmond Primary School

Tankerville Terrace

Jesmond

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE2 3AJ



Fixed term for 1 academic year with the possibility of a permanent contract after review

Term time plus 2 training days as confirmed by the school

Part Time Options available with flexible days and hours to be discussed with the successful candidate



Required from As soon as possible or from 1st September 2025



West Jesmond Primary School are seeking to appoint energetic and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join our exceptional team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with us to ensure every one of our children achieves highly across the curriculum and they develop into a confident, happy and resilient individuals.



Why West Jesmond?

• We are deeply committed to supporting and developing all of our team. Every one of us is a valued member of the West Jesmond Family.


• You will join a friendly, dedicated and talented staff team in a happy and successful school.


• You will be encouraged and supported to develop your skills and knowledge and career in a supportive environment. Including chances to specialise in areas of SEND/Pastoral/EAL/specialised intervention support.


• You will work with well-motivated, creative and inspirational children.

The successful applicant will have:

• A commitment to bringing out the very best in every child


• An enthusiastic and proactive approach to working in school


• Experience of working with children in the Primary age range including those with SEND


• Good numeracy and literacy skills


• A commitment to bringing out the very best in every child


• Confidence to use their initiative and creativity


• Willingness to participate in all aspects of school life

Find out more about the role:



Please contact the school if you have queries regarding this post by telephone on 0191 2810000 or by email at [e-mail]. Please speak to the school office if you would like to speak with our Headteacher Matt Ward about the post or to arrange a visit to the school.



THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST:

Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise. West Jesmond is 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 a range of other recruitment checks. Please see the copy of our Safer Recruitment Policy and the copy of our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy on our website.



How to apply



An application pack can be downloaded from the school website www.westjesmondprimary.org.uk or requested by email from the school.



Completed applications should be accompanied by a covering letter and addressed ‘FAO the Headteacher Mr Matt Ward’ (Hard copies only/no emails)



Closing date 12 noon on Thursday 5th June

Interviews: Week Beginning 9th June