Support Assistant (HI) (2 posts)
Newcastle City Council
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom£29,064 - £31,022 per annum, pro rota. Term time, FTE £24,956 - £26,637 per annum, pro rotaCloses: 31 May
SEND Sensory Service
Support Assistant (HI) - 2 posts available
Working Pattern: Term time only, 38 weeks and 5 additional training days
Hours per week: 1 x 37 hours per week, 1 x 30 hours per week
Closing date: 31 May 2026 23.59
FURTHER INFORMATION
Newcastle Sensory Service is seeking to appoint Support Assistants (HI) from 01 September 2026 to join an enthusiastic team who support the achievements of deaf children and young people, their families, early years settings and schools across the city.
The appointment is to a city-wide Service with the role initially based in one of the Additionally Resourced Provisions, at either Benton Park Primary School, Broadwood Primary School or Jesmond Park Academy.
The successful candidate will have:-
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details of this role. Applicants must evidence within their applications that they meet the Person Specification. References will be requested prior to interview.
We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.
Interviews: Monday 8 June 2026
For further information or an informal conversation please contact Rebecca O’Leary, Lead Specialist Teacher (HI),
E-mail: Rebecca.oleary@newcastle.gov.uk
Tel: 07795 015485
Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.
Support Assistant (HI) - 2 posts available
Working Pattern: Term time only, 38 weeks and 5 additional training days
Hours per week: 1 x 37 hours per week, 1 x 30 hours per week
Closing date: 31 May 2026 23.59
FURTHER INFORMATION
Newcastle Sensory Service is seeking to appoint Support Assistants (HI) from 01 September 2026 to join an enthusiastic team who support the achievements of deaf children and young people, their families, early years settings and schools across the city.
The appointment is to a city-wide Service with the role initially based in one of the Additionally Resourced Provisions, at either Benton Park Primary School, Broadwood Primary School or Jesmond Park Academy.
The successful candidate will have:-
- the higher-level teaching assistant standards or hold an equivalent qualification.
- recent experience of working with children and young people with SEND
- the ability to work with parents, other colleagues and relevant professionals.
- understanding of and commitment to inclusive education and an ability to work effectively as part of a multi-agency team
- willingness to achieve at least BSL Level 2
- be an enthusiastic, well motivated and adaptable individual with good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details of this role. Applicants must evidence within their applications that they meet the Person Specification. References will be requested prior to interview.
We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.
Interviews: Monday 8 June 2026
For further information or an informal conversation please contact Rebecca O’Leary, Lead Specialist Teacher (HI),
E-mail: Rebecca.oleary@newcastle.gov.uk
Tel: 07795 015485
Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.