Support Assistant Level 3

South Gosforth First School

Alnmouth Drive

South Gosforth

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 1YF

The governors wish to appoint a hard working and child-centred Teaching Assistant to come and work in our wonderful school to support a child with Special Educational Needs.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their commitment to working as part of an effective and cohesive team who all want the very best for our children and families.

As with all members of staff at South Gosforth First School, the successful candidate will actively endorse and deliver the vision of our school, which is centred around giving our pupils ‘Roots to Grow and Wings to Fly’, as well as supporting our curriculum drivers: Character – What kind of people we are, Culture – How we learn about the world and all of the people who live in it, Creativity – How we use our imaginations and Challenge – How we make ourselves better every day.

We are looking for a skilled and effective practitioner with passion, enthusiasm and energy who:

• Is an excellent Teaching Assistant!
• Is kind, patient and child-centred and has a good understanding of how to support pupils with SEND
• Is relective and will amend their approach, depending upon the needs of the child
• Is flexible and can use their initiative to meet the needs of children and the demands of the classroom.
• Is an inclusive practitioner with ambitious standards and high expectations for the children who they support.
• Has exceptionally high expectations of themselves.
• Is well organised and highly motivated.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills and enjoys working as part of a team.

In return, we offer:

• A supportive Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body
• A dedicated and skilled staff team
• Happy, enthusiastic children
• High levels of family engagement
• A vibrant and happy school environment.
• An inclusive and supportive ethos.
• Collaborative working with the Gosforth Schools’ Trust

South Gosforth First School is 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 be successful in relation to a range of other recruitment checks.

The closing date for application is Friday 23rd of October 2026. Shortlisting will also take place on this date. Interviews will take place during the week beginning 2nd of November 2026.

THIS POST INVOLVES WORKING WITH CHILDREN.

Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage, even if candidates indicate otherwise.

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