Support Assistant Level

Position

Grange First School wishes to appoint a passionate and dedicated HLTA (N6) from September 2026.

Norham Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2NP

Grange First is a two‑form entry school from Reception to Year 4 with a 26‑place nursery.

• A welcoming and inclusive school community that values diversity, teamwork and a strong partnership with parents and carers
• A nurturing, inclusive atmosphere where everyone is treated with kindness and respect
• Opportunities for professional growth

Initially, the role will focus on supporting a group of SEND children many of whom have EHCPs. The postholder will work alongside experienced LSAs, teachers and our SENDCO.

The postholder will be expected to be flexible and work additional hours to meet the needs of the school where required.

• Experience of supporting learning in all Key Stages within the first school age range
• Passion for creating a calm and purposeful learning environment
• Experience of planning and delivering group learning sessions, including phonics
• Successful, recent experience of supporting teaching and assessing learning
• Positive working with parents and families and willing to participate in all aspects of school life
• High expectations of children’s achievements and behaviour
• Flexible, collaborative and successful team working
• Innovative, creative and imaginative
• Passion for working with children with additional needs, with good knowledge of best practice
• Demonstrate empathy and patience, resourceful, energetic and enthusiastic, with a good sense of humour
• Experience of working with the SENDCO and external agencies, and contributing to the assessment and documentation for pupils with SEND
• Experience of teaching Forest School or outdoor learning to young children (advantageous)
• Experience of teaching children with additional needs
• This post is suitable for experienced HLTAs.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and other recruitment checks.

For more information please contact the school business manager Joanne Walker at  or