Support Assistant Level 2

Job Title and Contract

Support Assistant Level 2
Fixed term contract to February 2027 (maternity cover)
32.5 hours per week, over 5 days, term time plus 1 training day

Simonside Primary School
Bedeburn Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 4LG

This post attracts a Living Wage supplement. In addition to the hourly rate, this post will receive the Living Wage supplement to bring the hourly rate up to a minimum of £13.45 an hour.

1 September 2026

The governors and staff of this vibrant and welcoming primary school are seeking to appoint a hardworking and inspirational support assistant who has a passion to support children’s learning. Come and join our friendly, dedicated and hardworking team of professionals.

• is an outstanding and motivated teacher assistant who can help raise levels of achievement for all children
• 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 the teaching of phonics
• can support children on a 1:1 basis where needed.

• 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.

Simonside Primary School is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and a range of other recruitment checks. For shortlisted candidates, the school will be carrying out an online search as part of our due diligence process.

The school will be based at Simonside Primary School. At the request of the Trust, you may be required to conduct your duties elsewhere to facilitate learning or social activities off the school premises. The Trust reserves the right to change your area of work, temporarily or otherwise, subject to reasonable notice and prior consultation with you. This post is subject to a six‑month probationary period.