Level 3 (N4) - One to One Support Teaching Assistant – Part Time

Level 3 (N4) - One to One Support Teaching Assistant – Part Time

Salary Range: N4 SCP7 – 9. £27,274 - £28,153 FTE per annum. Actual Salary: £12,336 - £12,733 actual salary per annum To start as soon as possible - Fixed term in the first instance with the view to be made permanent if this is the correct fit for the candidate and for the school

20 hours, term time only (8.30am – 12.30pm x 5 days per week)

The governors wish to appoint a hard working and child-centred Teaching Assistant to come and work in our wonderful school to support a child with Special Educational Needs.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their commitment to working as part of an effective and cohesive team who all want the very best for our children and families.

As with all members of staff at South Gosforth First School, the successful candidate will actively endorse and deliver the vision of our school, which is centred around giving our pupils ‘Roots to Grow and Wings to Fly’, as well as supporting our curriculum drivers: Character – What kind of people we are, Culture – How we learn about the world and all of the people who live in it, Creativity – How we use our imaginations and Challenge – How we make ourselves better every day.

We are looking for a skilled and effective practitioner with passion, enthusiasm and energy who:

• Is an excellent Teaching Assistant!
• Is kind, patient and child-centred and has a good understanding of how to support pupils with SEND Is reflective and will amend their approach, depending upon the needs of the child
• Is flexible and can use their initiative to meet the needs of children and the demands of the classroom.
• Is an inclusive practitioner with ambitious standards and high expectations for the children who they support.
• Has exceptionally high expectations of themselves.
• Is well organised and highly motivated.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills and enjoys working as part of a team.

In return, we offer:

• A supportive Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body
• A dedicated and skilled staff team
• Happy, enthusiastic children
• High levels of family engagement
• A vibrant and happy school environment.
• An inclusive and supportive ethos.
• Collaborative working with the Gosforth Schools’ Trust

South Gosforth First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and be successful in relation to a range of other recruitment checks.

The closing date for application is Friday 23rd of October 2026. Shortlisting will also take place on this date. Interviews will take place during the week beginning 2nd of November 2026.

THIS POST INVOLVES WORKING WITH CHILDREN.

Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage, even if candidates indicate otherwise.

Job Description - A1030

Evaluation 420 Points Grade: N4 Responsible to Head Teacher, Head of Service or other designated teacher Responsible for Support Assistant Levels 1 or 2

Job Purpose To provide classroom support duties including curriculum related tasks and small group work in close collaboration with other school staff.

Main Duties: The following is typical of the duties the postholder will be expected to perform. It is not necessarily exhaustive and other duties of asimilar nature and level may be required from time to time.

(a) General

• 1 Supporting the teacher in the general management of the classroom.
• 2 Undertaking activities, as directed by the teacher, with individuals or small groups of pupils.
• 3 Providing clerical and administrative support, e.g. administering coursework and preparing work sheets.
• 4 Supervising groups of pupils alone and participating in general activities including giving sensitive support and intervention in children’s play.
• 5 Undertaking routine invigilation and marking.

(b) Classroom Organisation

• 1 Responsible for the organisation, classroom maintenance, setting out, clearing away and care of resources to create a purposeful and attractive learning environment.
• 2 Assisting in the preparation, maintenance and repair of books, apparatus and equipment, to include cataloguing and stocktaking of all resources.
• 3 Preparing pupils’ work for display in the classroom and around the school.
• 4 Demonstrating creativity in assisting with the practical resourcing of the classroom.

(c) Pupil Support

• 1 Working with pupils directly on curriculum related tasks under the direction of the teacher.
• 2 Contributing to the delivery of all aspects of the curriculum for pupils, including assessment, recording and reporting procedures and the maintenance of Individual Education Plans (IEP’s), including the preparation of reports and reviews under the guidance of a designated teacher.
• 3 Giving relevant feedback to the teacher regarding the social, emotional and physical needs of pupils thus offering the teacher support in their assessment.
• 4 Contributing to monitoring and evaluating the learning environment provided for the pupils in his/her care and using this evaluation to help make necessary changes and developments within the classroom.
• 5 Working with teachers and other staff in planning the teaching programme and associated activities.
• 6 Taking an active role in liaising with external agencies and preparing reports for and contributing to reviews.
• 7 Following the school policy documents and schemes of work to keep updated with school and National Curriculum documentation.

(d) welfare and other duties

• Under teacher overall control, accepting shared responsibility for the creation of a safe environment for pupils within and outside the classroom.
• Assisting in the supervision of pupils particularly at break periods and the
• Providing general care and welfare by responding appropriately to the social, emotional and physical needs of pupils. This might include attending to sick or injured pupils, taking sick pupils home and investigating reasons for absence.
• Administer medication to pupils in accordance with the school’s policy and procedures (only where the postholder, in accordance with the LEA guidance, has agreed to be the named volunteer for this task).
• Supervising other Support Assistants as required.
• To promote and implement the School’s Equality Policy in all aspects of employment and service delivery.
• To assist in maintaining a healthy, safe and secure environment and to act in accordance with the school's policies and procedures

(e) Child Protection

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people s/he is responsible for or comes into contact with

Person Specification

One to One Support Teaching Assistant (Part Time) - Level 3 (N4)

Part A: Application Stage

The following criteria (experience, skills and qualifications) will be used to short-list at the application stage:

1 NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or recent relevant experience

2 Experience of effectively supporting pupils in a KS2 learning environment

3 Have up to date experience of supporting and developing learning for KS2

4 Experience of classroom organisation

5 Experience of administrative and clerical duties in a school environment

6 Excellent written and verbal communication skills

7 Evidence of working as a successful member of a large team

8 Evidence of a commitment to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children

9 Able to plan, organise and prioritise and manage time effectively.

10 Experience of advancing progress of pupils of relevant age within a learning environment

11 First Aid Training

12 Evidence of effective working with children in a 1-1 role or small group working

Part B: Assessment Stage

Items 1, 2, and 3 of the application stage criteria and the criteria below will be further explored at the assessment stage:

1 Have positive, inclusive values, attitudes and high expectations for all learners.

2 Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with children, young people, colleagues and parents/carers.

3 Able to engage and inspire learners in the school environment, interact with them according to individual needs.

4 Promoted the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.

5 Able to undertake accurate observations and assessments of pupils including those with special educational needs.

6 Able to work within and apply all relevant school policies and procedures

7 Able to contribute effectively to the team within KS2

8 Able to work collaboratively as a member of a team.

9 Appropriate behaviour and attitude towards safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people including: motivation to work with children and young people ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours attitude to use of authority and maintaining discipline. able to work in partnership with other agencies

10 No disclosure about criminal convictions or safeguarding concern that makes applicant unsuitable for this post.

14 Knowledge of SEN Code of Practice

The following methods of assessment will be used:

Part C: Additional Requirements

The following criteria must be judged as satisfactory when pre-employment checks are completed:

1 Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check

2 Additional criminal record checks if applicant has lived outside the UK

3 DBS Barred List Check

3 Medical clearance

4 Professional registration/QTS check with the National College for Teaching and Leadership

5 Two references from current and previous employers (or education establishment if applicant not in employment)

Alnmouth Drive, South Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 1YF

Monday to Friday (Term Time Only): 7.45am – 6.00pm (Please note that this includes wraparound care sessions)0191 2853453

#J-18808-Ljbffr