Support Assistant – Higher Level

Kenton School is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school at the heart of the community we serve. With around 1,800 students, we are amongst the largest schools in the North East. At Kenton, we are passionate about providing the very best education possible for young people in our city, our region and nationally, and our strong and committed team shares our vision of ensuring all our students not only reach their potential but that they are confident, happy and resilient students who treat each other with compassion and respect.

We are seeking applications to join our team of Support Assistants (Higher Level) providing high-quality cover for absent teachers across the school.  

The role of Support Assistant (Higher Level) is a challenging yet rewarding one. It is an ideal opportunity for those with a strong academic background in one or more national curriculum subjects, who may wish to enter into teaching at some point in the future, to gain valuable experience whilst supporting our students through the delivery of high-quality lessons. This is an equally exciting opportunity for those who do not wish to pursue teaching but are seeking a career where they can positively impact on the progress and wellbeing of children and young people. 

We are seeking applications from candidates with not only a minimum of an A-level qualification in a national curriculum subject, ideally combined with previous experience working with secondary school-age children, but also the flexibility, initiative, interpersonal skills and confidence to design and deliver high-quality sessions to meet the needs of all our students, whatever their barriers. 

If you have the skills, commitment and enthusiasm to succeed in this role, we want to hear from you. In return, we can offer you:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including a leased car scheme, cycle-to-work and childcare voucher schemes
• Free on-site parking
• Free gym access

Supporting information is available to download below. To apply, please click on Apply, where you will be taken to the application form.

Closing date: Noon on 1 July 2022.

Northern Leaders Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in all its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school.