ARP SEND Support Assistant
Newcastle City Council
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom£25,583 per annum pro rata. Actual Salary £21,967 per annumCloses: 1 Jun
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Beaufront Gardens
Fenham
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE5 2SA
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.
English Martyrs’ Catholic Primary is a highly respected two-form entry Catholic school providing a good education for all our pupils.
The opportunity has arisen to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Support Assistant to work within the school ARP (Additionally Resourced Provision). Our Oscar Romero Centre (ARP) is commissioned by Newcastle Local Authority and provides a 12-place provision for children with Communication and Interaction Needs.
The candidate must have excellent skills and be committed to working alongside a supportive team to continue to raise standards and nurture the whole child. The successful candidate will be sympathetic and supportive of the ethos and vision of a Catholic School, to join our dedicated staff team.
English Martyrs is a very diverse catholic community where the messages of the Gospel are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to wrap children in an atmosphere of care, love, and fun. It is a happy place, where the needs of the 'whole child' are at the heart of all we do and as a result our pupils thrive.
You will be expected to make a full contribution to the life of the school following the Catholic ethos.
Applications are welcomed from candidates who:
We can offer you:
All applicants are warmly encouraged to visit the school; appointments can be made by contacting Mrs. Kenny, School Business Manager
Closing date: 9am on Monday June 1st 2026 (shortlisting will take place after this date)
Interview date: to be confirmed.
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Beaufront Gardens
Fenham
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE5 2SA
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.
English Martyrs’ Catholic Primary is a highly respected two-form entry Catholic school providing a good education for all our pupils.
The opportunity has arisen to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Support Assistant to work within the school ARP (Additionally Resourced Provision). Our Oscar Romero Centre (ARP) is commissioned by Newcastle Local Authority and provides a 12-place provision for children with Communication and Interaction Needs.
The candidate must have excellent skills and be committed to working alongside a supportive team to continue to raise standards and nurture the whole child. The successful candidate will be sympathetic and supportive of the ethos and vision of a Catholic School, to join our dedicated staff team.
English Martyrs is a very diverse catholic community where the messages of the Gospel are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to wrap children in an atmosphere of care, love, and fun. It is a happy place, where the needs of the 'whole child' are at the heart of all we do and as a result our pupils thrive.
You will be expected to make a full contribution to the life of the school following the Catholic ethos.
Applications are welcomed from candidates who:
- are practicing Catholics or will be sympathetic to the teachings of the Catholic Church and will promote our school and Trust ethos and values;
- can work effectively as part of a team and independently
- can forge strong relationships with children, parents/carers, outside agencies and the wider community
- can take responsibility for and are committed to continued professional development
- are flexible and adaptable in their approach, and are able to demonstrate knowledge and skill to nurture our children towards reaching their full potential;
- are confident in working in a variety of different situations;
- has previous experience of delivering effective and dynamic support to both children and families in the primary setting.
We can offer you:
- a very strong Catholic ethos;
- an enthusiastic, supportive and hard-working team of staff;
- warm friendly children with unique personalities;
- an inclusive school, where everyone matters;
- active and supportive governors, parents and parish community;
- a strong commitment to continuous professional development and a network of support from our Trust and Diocese
All applicants are warmly encouraged to visit the school; appointments can be made by contacting Mrs. Kenny, School Business Manager
Closing date: 9am on Monday June 1st 2026 (shortlisting will take place after this date)
Interview date: to be confirmed.
APPLY NOW