Support Assistant Level 3

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic practitioner to join our team as a Support Assistant on an initial fixed-term contract. This role involves supporting the development of pupils and contributing to high-quality educational provision for learners in either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2.

We are a welcoming and nurturing Catholic primary school committed to delivering an excellent standard of education. Our school community fosters respect, inclusion, and the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of every child.

You will be responsible for assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis, preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. You will contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure all students’ learning needs are being met. The opportunity is open to work within either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Support Assistant to join our supportive team. The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers to support teaching and learning, helping pupils to achieve their full potential in a positive and inclusive environment.

• A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths
• Teaching Assistant qualification desirable
• Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff
• Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students

As a Support Assistant within St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available. Be part of our welcoming and supportive school community where you will find a positive working environment rooted in strong values. Working at St Joseph's you will be given the chance to make a real difference to children’s lives. Once you become part of St Joseph's you will not want to leave, you will become part of a committed team who very rarely leave once through our door.

Working Hours will be Monday - Thursday 08:00-16:00 and Friday 08:00-15:30. Interviews will be held: Monday 29th June 2026. If you would like to come and have a tour around our school please contact our school office and we can arrange this for you.

St Joseph's 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).