Support Assistant Level 3 (x2)

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotspur Primary School in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant to help provide an enriching learning environment for children. The successful candidate will be dedicated to fostering students' development and enjoy collaborating with educators to achieve high standards in a diverse school setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to use structured programmes systematically.
• Highest expectations of themselves and students.
• Enjoys working collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Make a transformational difference in children's lives.
• Follow carefully structured programmes.
• Work collaboratively with the team.

Skills

Passionate about making a transformational difference

Highly organised

Collaborative

Job description

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



Hotspur Primary School

Mowbray Street

Heaton

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE6 5PA



[e-mail] – 0191 276 2762



Fixed Term until 31st August 2026



Start Date - September 2025



Hotspur is a vibrant two-form entry primary school in Heaton that serves a richly diverse community. We are passionate about enabling children to become rounded, confident and happy individuals. As a school we aim to provide a rich and varied curriculum that:

• develops a love of learning


• ensures high standards in English and Maths


• is balanced between tightly structured and creative learning


• helps children to discover what they are good at and what they enjoy doing


• nurtures inquisitive minds that are open to new ideas


• promotes equality and diversity.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional Learning Support Assistant to join our team who is:

• passionate about making a transformational difference to the lives of young children;


• has the highest expectation of themselves and all children;


• able to use carefully structured programmes and guidelines systematically;


• highly organised and able to prioritise; and


• enjoys working collaboratively.

Closing date- 12pm Wednesday 11th June 2025

Shortlisting- Thursday 12th June 2025

Interview Date- Tuesday 17th June 2025



We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is essential that all our staff and volunteers share this commitment. The appointment of the successful candidate will depend upon a satisfactory enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and other recruitment and vetting checks.