ARP SEND Support Assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne

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;
• have 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.

English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups’ regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance, any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service (“the DBS”) and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people).

School roles give privileged access to vulnerable groups, therefore, we require all applicants attending interview to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 unless it is a “protected” conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure.