Support Assistant Level 3

This is a Foundation School which is part of a Trust; the employer will be the Governing Body of the School.

West Jesmond Primary School

Tankerville Terrace

Jesmond

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE2 3AJ

Fixed term for 1 academic year with the possibility of a permanent contract after review

Term time plus 2 training days as confirmed by the school

Part Time Options available with flexible days and hours to be discussed with the successful candidate

Required from As soon as possible or from 1st September 2025

West Jesmond Primary School are seeking to appoint energetic and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join our exceptional team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with us to ensure every one of our children achieves highly across the curriculum and they develop into a confident, happy and resilient individuals.

Why West Jesmond?

• We are deeply committed to supporting and developing all of our team. Every one of us is a valued member of the West Jesmond Family.
• You will join a friendly, dedicated and talented staff team in a happy and successful school.
• You will be encouraged and supported to develop your skills and knowledge and career in a supportive environment. Including chances to specialise in areas of SEND / Pastoral / EAL / specialised intervention support.
• You will work with well-motivated, creative and inspirational children.

The successful applicant will have :

Find out more about the role :

Please contact the school if you have queries regarding this post by telephone on 0191 2810000 or by email at office@westjesmond.newcastle.sch.uk . Please speak to the school office if you would like to speak with our Headteacher Matt Ward about the post or to arrange a visit to the school.

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST :

Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise. West Jesmond is strongly 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 a range of other recruitment checks. Please see the copy of our Safer Recruitment Policy and the copy of our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy on our website.

How to apply

An application pack can be downloaded from the school website www.westjesmondprimary.org.uk or requested by email from the school.

Completed applications should be accompanied by a covering letter and addressed ‘FAO the Headteacher Mr Matt Ward’ (Hard copies only / no emails)

Closing date 12 noon on Thursday 5th June

Interviews : Week Beginning 9th June

J-18808-Ljbffr