Support Assistant - Level 3

Come to work in a thriving community. The Gosforth Group is a multi-academy trust consisting of six schools (Gosforth Academy, Gosforth Junior High Academy, North Gosforth Academy, Jesmond Park Academy, Callerton Academy and Great Park Academy) committed to providing a superb education for students from Year 5 through to Year 13.

We are looking to appoint a brilliant Support Assistant who is passionate, pro-active and innovative to join the Academy’s successful Learning Support department. The successful candidate should have experience of working with young people and have the ability to effectively support with learning and also with behaviour and attendance issues as appropriate. The post is ideal for someone who is focussed on student welfare and progress and keen to be an integral part of the many varied aspects of school life. 

What we need:

• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Good numeracy/literacy skills 
• Someone with experience of working with young people
• Attention to detail and organisational skills
• An effective team player 
• A colleague who is excited about the prospect of working closely with a support team to ensure the best possible environment and outcomes for all students. 

We can offer you:

• An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals 
• Enthusiastic and motivated students 
• An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development 
• A school with its community at heart 
• Free use of an on-site gym 
• A programme of staff well-being activities

Full time 37 hours per week, Term Time only + 3 training days, flexible working options may be considered

If you share our community’s ethos of progression, diversity and dynamism then we would be delighted to hear from you.

The Gosforth Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance.

If you hold the skills and experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

If you have any queries please email hr@northgosforth.co.uk. 

Alternatively visit our website https://www.northgosforthacademy.org.uk/ for further details and an application form. 

Completed application forms to be returned to the PA to the Principal at hr@northgosforth.co.uk.

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

Following the shortlisting process, where applicable, candidates who attend interview will be reimbursed reasonable expenses for travel and accommodation.