Closed for applications on 09/07/2025 12:00
32.5 Hours Term Time Only
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Vacancy ID:
283357
Employment Location:
Canning Street Primary School, Wellfield Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8PA
Post Number:
SNT4467(e)
Number of posts:
3
9 Jul
Further Information
This is a trust school, the employer will be the Board of Governors.
Canning Street Primary School
Wellfield Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 8PA
Required for 1st September 2025.
Fixed Term until 31st August 2026 with a view to becoming permanent
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated support assistant to work in our well established and successful Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provisions. These are bespoke, purposely designed educational provisions within our mainstream school, designed to meet the needs of learners with a high level of SEND.
We are looking for a support assistant who:
> Has experience of working in the Early Years Foundation Stage and/or Key Stage One.
> Has experience of working with children with a range of SEND.
> Has some experience of delivering SEND interventions such as Box Time, Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy. (Not essential).
> Has some experience of liaising with SEND professionals such as Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists. (Not essential).
> Is able to work closely with the Nest Leader and the SENDCO to ensure the highest quality of teaching and learning is being provided to the pupils.
> Has experience of working as an effective member of a team.
> Has a working knowledge of good practice related to SEND and a willingness to keep this knowledge up to date with regular CPD
> Has high aspirations for all children and is committed to enabling them to achieve their full potential.
We can offer you:
> Hard working and well-behaved children who thrive on challenge.
> A truly multicultural school which celebrates diversity
> A pleasant, modern work environment.
> Fantastic, supportive colleagues who take pride in sharing excellent practice across school.
> Opportunities for high quality CPD.
> A management team who prioritise highly staff wellbeing and work/life balance.
If you have the skills, knowledge and experience we need, we would love to hear from you!
Visits to the school would be warmly welcomed, please contact the main office on 0191 273 5465 to arrange a suitable date and time.
Closing date: 9th July 2025
Interview process: Friday 11th July 2025
Please return all completed applications by email to:recruitment@canning.newcastle.sch.uk, by post with sufficient postage paid, or deliver in person to the School Office.
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