Support Assistant Level 3 - KS2

Newcastle City Council; North Shields; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Westerhope Primary School is seeking a passionate Support Assistant Level 3 for KS2 to join their dedicated team. The role focuses on nurturing children's academic and social development in a supportive environment. The position is fixed-term until July 2026, with potential for extension.

Benefits

Supportive school environment

Opportunity for professional development

Working with eager learners

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individual children and groups academically and socially.
• Experience supporting children with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support children to achieve their potential in a nurturing environment.
• Work with an ambitious and supportive team.

Skills

Flexibility

Nurturing

Support for SEND

Inspiring

Job description

This school has Academy status and is part of ONE Trust; the employer will be the Multi Academy Trust.



Westerhope Primary School

Hillhead Road

Westerhope

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE5 1NE



Fixed Term Contract to July 2026 with the possibility to extend

Required for 1st September 2025



Westerhope Primary School are looking to appoint a Support Assistant Level 3 for KS2 who is passionate about ensuring the children in school reach their potential, and who wants to be part of a nurturing school where developing the whole child is our priority.



We are looking for someone who:

• wants to join an ambitious and supportive team and will be flexible and adaptable


• will inspire and nurture our children


• has experience supporting individual children and groups to achieve academically and socially


• has experience supporting children with SEND

We can offer:

• the privilege of working with children who are eager to learn and have excellent behaviour for learning


• a caring and supportive school environment where we are always striving to improve our practice and support the development of our staff


• a passion for continuing to develop inclusive practice


• dedicated, innovative and supportive teachers, parents and governors.

We warmly welcome and encourage visits to school. To make an appointment, telephone the school office, on 0191 2674750.



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.



Westerhope Primary has Academy status and is one of eight schools within ONE (Owl North East) Trust, which is committed to providing the highest quality support for teaching and learning; the employer will be the Trust.



You will be based at Westerhope Primary School. At the request of the ONE Trust, you may be required to conduct your duties elsewhere to facilitate learning or social activities off the school premises. The Trust reserves the right to change your area of work, temporarily or otherwise, as may be required, subject to reasonable notice and prior consultation with you.



Safeguarding Statement



Westerhope Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.



Employment is subject to:

• satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)


• online checks


• evidence of right to work in the UK

You will be responsible for the safety and welfare of the children in your care in line with KCSIE 2024.



To obtain an application pack, please visit the school website Home | Westerhope Primary School ‘About us’ – ‘Vacancies’.



All applications must be returned by post or delivered directly to school (not by email).



Closing date: Wednesday 4th June, 12:00pm

Interviews: Tuesday 10th June