Support Assistant Level 2
Newcastle City Council
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom£25,583 per annum pro rata, actual £18,902 per annumCloses: 1 Jun
Simonside Primary School
Bedeburn Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 4LG
32.5 hours per week worked over 5 days, term time plus 1 training day as confirmed by the school
Fixed Term Contract to April 2027 - Maternity cover
*This post attracts a Living Wage supplement. In addition to the hourly rate, this post will receive the Living Wage supplement to bring the hourly rate up to a minimum of £13.45 an hour.*
Required for 1st September 2026
Simonside Primary School is seeking to appoint a Support Assistant Level 2
The governors and staff of this vibrant and welcoming primary school are seeking to appoint a hardworking and inspirational support assistant who has a passion to support for children’s learning. Come and join our friendly, dedicated and hardworking team of professionals.
We are looking for someone who:
We can offer you:
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. Please also note that this post is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Simonside Primary has Academy status and is one of eight schools within ONE (Owl North East) Trust, which is committed to providing the highest quality support for teaching and learning; the employer will be the Trust. You will be based at Simonside Primary School.
At the request of ONE Trust, you may be required to conduct your duties elsewhere to facilitate learning or social activities off the school premises. The Trust reserves the right to change your area of work, temporarily or otherwise, as may be required, subject to reasonable notice and prior consultation with you.
Safeguarding Statement
Simonside Primary School is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and a range of other recruitment checks. In addition, for shortlisted candidates, the school will be carrying out an online search as part of our due diligence process. Please see the copy of our Safer Recruitment Policy and the copy of our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which are included with the application pack on our school website. You will be responsible for the safety and welfare of the children in your care in line with KCSIE 2025.
Application details are available on the Newcastle City Council jobs portal and both the school and ONE Trust websites.
All applications must be returned by post or delivered directly to school (not by email).
Closing date:
Monday 1st June 2026 (12.00 noon)
Shortlisting:
Tuesday 2nd June 2026 (shortlisted candidates will be informed on this date via email)
Interviews:
Friday 5th June 2026
Please send your completed application to:
Victoria Carter (Acting Head Teacher)
Simonside Primary School
Bedeburn Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 4LG
Interested candidates are warmly invited and encouraged to visit our school and have an informal chat about the role. Please contact the school to book a visit. Phone: 0191 2860776 or email admin@simonside.newcastle.sch.uk
Bedeburn Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 4LG
32.5 hours per week worked over 5 days, term time plus 1 training day as confirmed by the school
Fixed Term Contract to April 2027 - Maternity cover
*This post attracts a Living Wage supplement. In addition to the hourly rate, this post will receive the Living Wage supplement to bring the hourly rate up to a minimum of £13.45 an hour.*
Required for 1st September 2026
Simonside Primary School is seeking to appoint a Support Assistant Level 2
The governors and staff of this vibrant and welcoming primary school are seeking to appoint a hardworking and inspirational support assistant who has a passion to support for children’s learning. Come and join our friendly, dedicated and hardworking team of professionals.
We are looking for someone who:
- is an outstanding and motivated teacher assistant who can help raise levels of achievement for all children
- has high aspirations for themselves and the children and be able to show commitment and initiative in this role
- will be an enthusiastic, caring and positive role model
- will work extremely well in a team and communicate well with all stakeholders
- has high expectations of behaviour and will be committed to making a positive influence on the lives of our children
- has experience in the teaching of phonics
- can support children on a 1:1 basis where needed.
We can offer you:
- a welcoming and very supportive whole staff team
- resilient, happy children who are keen to learn and make you smile!
- a school rated Good by Ofsted
- CPD opportunities and time to develop your professional skills
- a journey with a school ready to embrace new positive challenges
- outstanding learning facilities in our new school.
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. Please also note that this post is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Simonside Primary has Academy status and is one of eight schools within ONE (Owl North East) Trust, which is committed to providing the highest quality support for teaching and learning; the employer will be the Trust. You will be based at Simonside Primary School.
At the request of ONE Trust, you may be required to conduct your duties elsewhere to facilitate learning or social activities off the school premises. The Trust reserves the right to change your area of work, temporarily or otherwise, as may be required, subject to reasonable notice and prior consultation with you.
Safeguarding Statement
Simonside Primary School is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and a range of other recruitment checks. In addition, for shortlisted candidates, the school will be carrying out an online search as part of our due diligence process. Please see the copy of our Safer Recruitment Policy and the copy of our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which are included with the application pack on our school website. You will be responsible for the safety and welfare of the children in your care in line with KCSIE 2025.
Application details are available on the Newcastle City Council jobs portal and both the school and ONE Trust websites.
All applications must be returned by post or delivered directly to school (not by email).
Closing date:
Monday 1st June 2026 (12.00 noon)
Shortlisting:
Tuesday 2nd June 2026 (shortlisted candidates will be informed on this date via email)
Interviews:
Friday 5th June 2026
Please send your completed application to:
Victoria Carter (Acting Head Teacher)
Simonside Primary School
Bedeburn Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 4LG
Interested candidates are warmly invited and encouraged to visit our school and have an informal chat about the role. Please contact the school to book a visit. Phone: 0191 2860776 or email admin@simonside.newcastle.sch.uk