Support Assistant – Level 4 in Bedlington

# Support Assistant – Level 4Employer: St Benet Biscop Catholic AcademyLocation: Bedlington, NorthumberlandContract Type: PermanentHours: Full Time, Term TimeSalary: Actual Salary: £25,779 - £27,516 per annumPosted: 1st October 2026Expires: 16th October 2026 11:59 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1577340Job Reference: Support Assistant – Level 4* Share :* Print* **Required from November 2026*** **Grade: BB05 (Scale Point 13 to 17)*** **FTE Salary: £30,023 - £32,046, Actual Salary: £25,779 - £27,516 per annum*** **Working pattern: 37 hours per week Term time + 5 days**Are you an experienced and dedicated individual with a passion for helping students manage their behaviours through self regulation, re-engage with learning, and succeed in school? Do you have the experience and skills to make a real difference in a nurturing educational environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.We are seeking a calm, consistent, self-motivated Support Assistant – Level 4, to support students. This is a vital role in our pastoral structure, helping to provide immediate self regulation and behaviour support while working to address the root causes of disengagement and disruption.The Support Assistant - Level 4, will supervise and support students in our enhanced provisions who may not have not met expectations of the school or classroom environment or are struggling to fully engage with mainstream lessons; promoting positive behaviour, reflection, and reintegration into mainstream lessons. They will maintain a calm, structured and respectful environment that supports learning and accountability. They will deliver structured interventions and activities, track the impact of these interventions, monitor students’ engagement and progress, and provide feedback to key staff; working closely with the pastoral team, SENCo and external professionals where appropriate.We welcome applications from professional, conscientious individuals, who are confident in de-escalating challenging behaviours and establishing excellent relationships with our students, someone with high expectations that encourage them to fulfil their potential. You must be a confident communicator and feel passionately about making a difference in the lives of young people.St Benet Biscop is a popular and oversubscribed school which is highly regarded within the community and we offer a high-quality education in a Catholic / Christian environment. St Benet Biscop is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust; a large trust consisting of 39 schools. The school has good public transport links into Newcastle Upon Tyne and the surrounding local area.This is an exciting time to join St Benet Biscop. It is a great place to work and provides excellent job satisfaction. It is a very happy school with an open, supportive and positive working environment. In our recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2023, we were graded as “good” in all areas. Ofsted highlighted:* “There is a strong sense of community at St Benet Biscop.”* “Pupils get along well with each other and with the staff.”* “Lessons proceed calmly, and pupils engage well with their learning.”* “Staff say senior leaders consider their workload and listen to their views.”* “Staff at the school have a good understanding of safeguarding because they are well trained.”This is a fantastic opportunity to join our school community and we are looking for an energetic and passionate individual, with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills who will impact positively in this role. Applicants should clearly indicate in their supporting statement what they could bring to this role in terms of experience.An excellent benefits package is offered including the following:* A competitive salary* Access to training and support* Enhanced sick pay of up to 26 weeks full pay (after qualifying period)* Eligible to be part of the Local Government pension scheme (current employer contribution rate of 18.1%).* Family friendly BBCET policies and practices that promote health and wellbeing* Access to car lease, bike to work and local travel pass salary sacrifice schemeIf you would like to have an informal discussion about the role or a tour of the school prior to applying, please contact the school.Applications from all denominations are welcome.**Closing date for applications: by noon Friday 16 October 2026**We encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. We reserve the right to appoint in advance of the closing date and may invite exceptional applicants for an early interview in advance of the closing date.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and additional recruitment checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr