Support Assistant Level 3
Listed on 2026-11-02
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Knightsbridge
Great North Road
Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 2JH
We are looking for an enthusiastic
Learning Support Assistant to join our Student Support Department.
The successful candidate will play a key role in working alongsidestudentswith a range of needs. Please note that this role does require physical and intimate support for students.
Learning Support Assistants work across all Key Stagesto ensure up-to-date andaccurateinformation is available for class teachers, and that students are supported to ensure they can access the curriculum. The successful candidate will alsobe responsible for developing strong pastoral links for thestudentsthey work addition, the post holder will be expected, where necessary, to support the wider work of the Student Support Base (SSB).
WHATWE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Knowledgeable ofSEN
- Experience supporting individuals with learning difficulties or disabilities and young people
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- A commitment to providing high-quality student support and willingness to meet the physical / personal needs of students
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with outstanding attention to detail
- Resilience and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances
- A high degree of emotional intelligence
- A problem solver witha high levelof initiative
- An approachable,flexible and effective team player
- 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
The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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