Key Role Information

Salary
£32,597 - £35,412 FTE [Actual salary £27,958.20 - £30.372.60]
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
23/04/2026 09:00
Interview
Shortly after close of advert
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Support Staff | 20 - 24
Department
Learning Support
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

At Callerton Academy, the Stop Over Hub (Student Support Base) is used by at least 30 students across the week on a full time or part time basis. The range of needs supported with the Stop Over Hub is varied from medical, emotional, SEN and EAL. The aim of the provision is to support EBSNA students accessing school as well as enabling anxious students to manage a full day in school. The role will be varied and interesting, working with a wide range of stakeholders to provide high quality support focused on maximising the outcomes for all students who need support.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking an experienced and energetic High Level Teaching Assistant to take a leading role in supporting students in our Stop Over Hub. The successful candidate will have highly developed interpersonal skills, be well organised, be able to organise students and their work. The person appointed will have an excellent track record of supporting students at KS3 and KS4. A high level of literacy, numeracy and excellent ICT skills will be required.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

  • A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
  • Generous annual leave 
  • Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
  • An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals 
  • Enthusiastic and motivated students 
  • An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development 
  • A school with its community at heart 
  • Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: peoplecallerton@gosforthgroup.org.uk or telephone: 0191 429 9797, option 4.

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date. 

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Qualifications

NVQ 2 or 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience.essential
Pass
Training in relevant learning strategies and specialist knowledge in a particular curriculum areaessential
GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalentessential
4-9 (A-C)
Current First Aid qualification desirable

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Excellent ICT skills and the proven ability to use them effectively to support learning.essential
Able to persuade, influence and gain co-operation essential
Excellent numeracy/literacy skillsessential
Able to use other equipment/technology - projector, whiteboards, photocopier
Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities.

Experience

Selecting and preparing resources for use in classroom.essential
Experience of administering, assessing and marking tests.essential
Experience of managing pupil behaviour and supervising pupils under an agreed system of supervision and processes for integrated working.essential
Experience of Liaising with adults, i.e. parents/carers essential
Experience of working with children and young peopleessential
Working with KS3 and KS4 pupils
Experience of supervising staff
Invigilating internal and external examinations, under supervision

Personal Attributes

Excellent written and oral communication skills essential
Committed to equal opportunities in all school activities. essential
Good team worker with a flexible approach to workessential
Able to respond effectively to problems essential
Able to work with minimal supervision.essential
Able to relate well to children and adults and in particular able to establish positive relationships with pupils.essential
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with studentsessential
The ability to converse at ease with pupils and provide advice in an accurate spoken Englishessential
Able to work constructively as part of a team and with a flexible approach to work.essential
Working knowledge of national/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies essential
Working knowledge of relevant polices and awareness of relevant legislation regarding SEND essential
A commitment to child protection and safeguardingessential
Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes
Awareness of relevant legislation relating to child protection

About Us


Callerton Academy

People & Culture Team

peoplegosforthjuniorhigh@gosforthgroup.org.uk

Regent Avenue
Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 1EE

Safeguarding Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.  This means certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders on our website within Trust Policies.    

Gosforth Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks.