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Support Assistant Higher Level

Newcastle City Council

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom£32,597 - £35,412 per annum. Actual Salary £24,585 - £26,708Closes: 7 Jul
Studio West
West Denton Way
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 2SZ


At Studio West we are passionate about providing the very best education possible for young people in our city, our region and nationally and our strong and committed team share our vision of ensuring all our students not only reach their potential but that they are confident, happy and resilient students who treat each other with compassion and respect. Our academies deliver an ambitious and inclusive curriculum that enables all students to excel academically and socially.
 
We are seeking applications to join our team of Support Assistant Higher Levels providing high quality cover for absent teachers across the school.
 
The role of Support Assistant Higher Level is a challenging yet rewarding one. It is an ideal opportunity for those with a strong academic background in one or more national curriculum subjects, who may wish to enter into teaching at some point in the future, to gain valuable experience whilst supporting our students through the delivery of high-quality lessons. An equally an exciting opportunity for those who do not wish to pursue teaching but are seeking a career where they can positively impact on the progress and wellbeing of children and young people.
 
In addition to delivering sessions our SAHL’s also play a key role inputting and analysing progress data, supporting teachers to prepare resources for lessons, carrying out other admin tasks, liaising with parents/guardians and supporting all aspects of school life. We are seeking applications from candidates with not only a minimum of an A-level qualification in a national curriculum subject, ideally combined with previous experience working with secondary school age children, but the flexibility, initiative, interpersonal skills and confidence to design and deliver high quality sessions to meet the needs of all our students, whatever their barriers.
 
In return we offer:
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work.
  • Access to free gym facilities on our Kenton School site.
  • Access to a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
  • The opportunity to work in a fantastically resourced school with easy commuting access to both the A1 and A19, in a supportive team committed to the development of all our staff. 

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted upon receipt, so we encourage these to be submitted ASAP.   
 
Application Process
 
If you feel you have the experience, skills and attributes to succeed as part of our team, you can visit our website https://mynewterm.com/jobs/140965/EDV-2026-SW-51740
 
Northern Leaders Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in all its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school.
 
We look forward to receiving your application.  
 
Yours sincerely
 
Mr Andrew Dryden
Principal