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SEN Support Assistant Level 3

Newcastle City Council

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom£26,403 - £27,254 per annum pro rata, actual £19,405 - £20,031 per annumCloses: 22 Jun
Regent Farm First School
Wansbeck Road South
Gosforth
Newcastle
NE3 3PE


Temporary 1 Year Post to start September 2026

The governors wish to appoint a creative, talented and innovative Learning Support Assistant with proven experience and who has a passion for supporting children’s learning to enable them to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their commitment to supporting children with additional needs and experience of working as part of a highly successful team. Our aim is to ensure that all children receive inspirational educational experiences, which help them fulfil their potential.

We are looking for a skilled and effective practitioner with passion, enthusiasm and energy who:
  • Has experience of supporting children with SEND in a specialist or ARP setting.
  • Has a passion for inclusion.
  • Is creative and proactive in their approach to teaching and learning.
  • Is flexible and can use their initiative to meet the needs of the children.
  • Is an inclusive practitioner with ambitious standards and high expectations for all pupils.
  • Is well organised and highly motivated.
  • Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills and enjoys working in a team.
  • Has experience of working with children with additional needs.

In return, we offer:
  • A supportive Head Teacher and Governing Body
  • A dedicated staff team
  • Happy, enthusiastic children
  • High parental engagement
  • A vibrant and cohesive school
  • An inclusive and supportive working environment
  • Collaborative working with the Gosforth Schools’ Trust

Regent Farm First School is 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 be successful against a range of other recruitment checks.

Application forms, person specification, job description and further information are available to download on the school website https://www.regentfarmfirstschool.co.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=26

Please email your completed application form and safer recruitment form to admin@regentfarm.newcastle.sch.uk . If you would like to post them please send to Regent Farm First School, Wansbeck Road South, Gosforth, Newcastle, NE3 3PE.

The closing date for applications is Monday 22nd June.

Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 22nd June and Monday 29th June.