Support Assistant Level 3 (Key Stage 1 - Year 1)

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Archibald First School, Newcastle, is seeking a creative Learning Support Assistant to join the Year 1 team on a fixed-term contract from 4 January 2027 to 16 July 2027, with potential extension for the right candidate.

The role focuses on supporting learning in KS1, including intervention programs for children with SEN, and may include EYFS slots. You will work with teachers to deliver outstanding educational experiences and foster curiosity and confidence in pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting learning in KS1 and with pupils with SEN.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and adapt to class activities.
• Strong communication with pupils, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist KS1 teaching staff in planning and delivering activities.
• Provide support in intervention programs for children with SEN.
• Offer one-to-one or small-group support as required, including EYFS where needed.

Skills

KS1 experience

SEN support

Team player

Organised

Communication skills

Education

Relevant teaching assistant qualification

Job description

Archibald First School
Archibald Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 1EB

Fixed Term Contract from 4th January 2027 until 16th July 2027 in the first instance with the opportunity to be extended/permanent for the right person.

The governors wish to appoint a creative, talented and innovative Learning Support Assistant with proven experience in KS1 who has a passion for supporting children’s learning to enable them to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their commitment to working as part of a highly successful team, the aim of which is to ensure that all children receive outstanding and inspirational educational experiences, which help them fulfil their potential.

The role will be initially based within our Year 1 team and 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. There may be some slots of work within EYFS.

As for all members of staff at Archibald, the successful candidate will actively endorse and deliver the vision of our school, ‘having fun, learning together’, whilst facilitating all children to be curious, caring, creative and courageous.

We are looking for a skilled and effective practitioner with passion, enthusiasm and energy who:

• Is an excellent learning support assistant!


• Has a positive attitude and outlook


• Is creative and proactive in their approach to teaching and learning


• Is flexible and can use their initiative to meet the needs of the children and the demands of KS1


• Has experience of working with children with complex additional needs.


• Is an inclusive practitioner with ambitious standards and high expectations for all pupils.


• Has experience of working with children in KS1


• Is well organised and highly motivated.


• Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills and enjoys working in a team.

In return, we offer:

• A supportive Headteacher and Governing Body


• A dedicated staff team


• Happy, enthusiastic children


• High parental engagement


• A vibrant and cohesive school


• An inclusive and supportive working environment


• Collaborative working with the Gosforth Schools’ Trust

Archibald First School is an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.

Candidates are encouraged to visit the school by arrangement. To arrange a visit, please email Mrs R Turner via [e-mail]. Visits can be arranged for prior to the closing date.

Application forms, person specification, job description and further information are available on the website.

Applications should be sent to [e-mail] marked for the attention of Mrs. R. Turner. Candidates will be requested to sign all documentation in person if successfully short listed. Postal applications should also be sent for the attention of Mrs. R. Turner.

The closing date for applications in 9am on Monday 30th November

Observations and interviews will take place the week of the 7th December.

T?HIS POST INVOLVES WORKING WITH CHILDREN.

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.