Support Assistant Level 3

Support Assistant Level 3

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

Ref:

SNT3869(e)

Full time - term time plus specified days

£24,294-£25,119. Actual salary: £20,752-£21,457

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

Gosforth Central Middle School

Great North Road

Gosforth

Newcastle upon Tyne

Tyne & Wear

NE3 1UN

Tel: 0191 285 1793

Email: recruitment@gosforthcent.newcastle.sch.uk

Fixed term to 11th April 2025

It is anticipated that the post could become permanent in the first instance for the right candidate

The Governors are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to start as soon as possible. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking school, where pupils’ behaviour is consistently outstanding. We are part of the Gosforth Schools' Trust where there are opportunities to build common approaches to supporting SEND pupils' needs. We have vacancies due to increased numbers of pupils with high needs applying to our school.

Our staff work in first rate facilities with access to the newest technology. We are committed to staff well-being and our support team report feeling valued and well supported.

We would also welcome applicants with knowledge and experience of supporting pupils with ADHD, insecure attachment styles or Dyslexia.

If you have any questions or wish to discuss the posts further, please contact Mrs M Good (Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion) on 0191 285 1793 or email us at recruitment@gosforthcent.newcastle.sch.uk .

Application packs are also available:

<ul>

<li>from our school website https://www.gosforthcent.newcastle.sch.uk/vacancies, or </li>

<li>by sending a stamped addressed envelope to:The School Business Manager, Gosforth Central Middle School, Great North Road, Gosforth, NE3 1UN.</li>

</ul>

We do not accept CV applications; all applicants must apply using the standard application form and safer recruitment form.

The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 14th March 2024.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held the following week.

This school 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 DBS and a range of other recruitment checks.

As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage, even if you indicate otherwise.

As part of the shortlisting process, we may be carrying out an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we may want to explore with the applicant at interview.

Fixed Term

Closing date:

14 March 2024