Job Title: Support Assistant Level 2 (supporting SEND)
Salary: NO3 £24,404 - £24,790 per annum (actual salary £17,973 - £18,258 per annum)
32.5 hours per week, term time only.
Contract: 1 year fixed term (with a view to extend)
We are part of a Multi Academy Trust, ONE Trust, One Vision, Ambition for All.
You will be employed by ONE Academy Trust to work at Simonside Primary School and any other location which may reasonably be required by the Board of Trustees for the proper performance and exercise of your duties.
The governors and staff of this vibrant and welcoming primary school are seeking to appoint a hardworking and inspirational teacher assistant who has a passion to support for children’s learning. Come and join our friendly, dedicated and hardworking team of professionals.
We are looking for someone who:
- is an outstanding and motivated teacher assistant who can help raise levels of achievement for individual children with special needs
- has high aspirations for themselves and the children and be able to show commitment and initiative in this role
- will be an enthusiastic, caring and positive role model
- will work extremely well in a team and communicate well with all stakeholders
- has high expectations of behaviour and will be committed to making a positive influence on the lives of our children
- has experience in supporting children 1:1
- can support children with high SEND needs in a small group provision.
We can offer you:
- a welcoming and very supportive whole staff team
- resilient, happy children who are keen to learn and make you smile!
- a school rated Good by Ofsted
- CPD opportunities and time to develop your professional skills
- a journey with a school ready to embrace new positive challenges
- outstanding learning facilities in our new school.
We are an academy which is part of the ONE (OWL North East) Trust with seven other primary schools in the Outer West of Newcastle upon Tyne. This Trust is a collaborative and forward-thinking group of schools, which works to continue to improve the lives and educational outcomes of children across the Outer West. Please also note that this post is subject to a six month probationary period.
When: September 2025
Interested candidates are warmly invited and encouraged to look around the school. Arranged by contacting Mrs Hills on 0191 2860776.
Simonside Primary School is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
Successful applicants will be employed by ONE (Owl North East) Trust to work in Simonside Primary School and any other location, which may reasonably be required by the Board of Trustees for the proper performance and exercise of your duties.
This 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 Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and a range of other recruitment checks. For further information, please see the copy of our Safer Recruitment Policy and the copy of our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy which is on our website.
Application Details: Further information and application forms are available to download from our school website. http://www.simonside.newcastle.sch.uk
A paper copy should be returned to: Mrs E Hills, Headteacher Designate, Simonside Primary School by 4pm on Thursday 10th July 2025.
Shortlisting will take place Friday 11th July. We will contact via phone those candidates successful for interview.
Interviews will be held on Monday 14th July 2025