Higher Level Support Assistant

The Governors are looking to appoint a Higher Level Support Assistant as part of a friendly, caring and hardworking team, to work across the whole school from EYFS to KS2.

Duties will include supporting and assisting teachers as part of a professional team. To contribute to raising standards of pupils’ achievement and to undertake a range of teaching and learning activities under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, in line with the Trust’s policies and procedures.

• be committed to promoting the Catholic ethos of our school

• have excellent literacy, numeracy and communication skills

• have experience of working within a busy primary school environment

• develop positive relationships with all stakeholders, to work effectively as part of a team

• have experience of implementing successful interventions with pupils to improve progress

• have high expectations of in all areas of school life, including academic standards and behaviour

• have a positive ‘can do’ attitude and a good sense of humour.

St. Columba’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant employment checks deemed appropriate.

St. Columba’s Catholic Primary School

Station Road

Wallsend

North Tyneside,

NE28 8EN

Required as soon as possible

Fixed term to 31/08/2025., www.stcolumbasprimary.co.uk, Applications forms and further details are available from Mrs Denise Wallace, School Business Manager, St Columba’s Catholic Primary School, Station Road, Wallsend, Tyne & Wear, NE28 8EN. Applicants must complete a CES form.