Key Role Information

Salary
£25,583 FTE [Actual salary £22,237.53 p.a.]
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Temporary
Closing
21/05/2026 09:00
Interview
Shortly after close of advert
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Support Staff | Point 5 - Point 5
Department
SEN
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
38.600
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

We are looking to appoint a brilliant and suitably qualified Support Assistant who is passionate, pro-active and innovative to join the Academy’s successful Learning Support department. The successful candidate will play a key role in working alongside students with a range of needs, supporting with learning and also with behaviour and attendance issues as appropriate. The Learning Support Department works across all Key Stages to ensure up-to-date and accurate information is available for class teachers, and that students are supported to ensure they can access the curriculum. The post is ideal for someone who is focussed on student welfare and progress and keen to be an integral part of the many varied aspects of school life. 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We would particularly welcome applications from individuals who have:  

  • Good knowledge of SEND 
  • A sympathetic understanding of the broad needs of students ages 11-16 
  • Experience supporting young people with learning difficulties or disabilities 
  • Strong organisational and time management skills 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities 
  • A commitment to providing high-quality student support 
  • Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with outstanding attention to detail 
  • An approachable, flexible manner and is an effective team player 
  • Resilience and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances 
  • A high degree of emotional intelligence 
  • Problem solving skills with a high level of initiative 
  • Excellent numeracy/literacy skills  

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 
  • An exciting programme of staff well-being activities 
  • 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: peoplenorthgosforth@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.

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Excellent oral and written communication skillsessential
Ability to motivate studentsessential
Ability to plan own workload and meet deadlinesessential
Able to work under own initiativeessential
Ability to form effective professional relationships with a wide range of contactsessential
Ability to advise and monitor development and performanceessential
Able to work under own initiativeessential
Ability to converse as easy with students and provide advice in fluent and accurate spoken Englishessential
Ability to maintain paper and electronic recordsessential
Sympathetic understanding of the broad needs of students aged 11-16essential
Effective organisation and management skillsessential
Knowledge of the wide range of agencies working in the areas of learning support
Knowledge of the requirement of the National Curriculum

Experience

Experience of supporting children and young people with their intimate care needsessential
Experience of working with children and young peopleessential
Ability to respond positively and effectively to unexpected problems and situations
Experience of providing learning support to students
Experience of working in a school environment

Personal Attributes

Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with studentsessential
Empathy for children and young people facing barriers to their learningessential
An interest and commitment to the whole school community
A commitment to child protection and safeguarding

Qualifications

Good general education with English and maths Grade C or above (or equivalent)essential
NVQ Level 2 or 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification (or experience)

About Us

We are a small secondary school that aims to deliver high-quality education in a safe, happy and caring environment. Community is at the heart of what we do. Each student is a valued member of the academy and we take pride in giving them opportunities that will allow them to thrive as an individual, both academically and holistically. Students receive a first-class education from our team of enthusiastic, dedicated teachers and our pastoral and support staff. We have high expectations of both ourselves and our students, and we strive to develop their talents and help them succeed. Part of Gosforth Group multi-academy trust, we have gone through a period of change and improvement and continue to strive to become a leading academy in North Tyneside. We offer a thriving and positive working environment and want to hear from people who are passionate about education and want to support us on our journey to becoming an outstanding academy.  

North Gosforth Academy

People & Culture Team

peoplenorthgosforth@gosforthgroup.org.uk

Dudley Lane
Seaton Burn
Newcastle upon Tyne

NE13 6EJ

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.