Support Assistant Level 3 – Class Based and 1-1 Support EYFS

Company: Newcastle City Council
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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Description:

Overview

Archibald First School, Archibald Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1EBFixed Term 1st September 2026 until 16th July 2027 in the first instance

We are seeking a Learning Support Assistant with proven experience in EYFS and a passion for supporting children’s learning to enable them to achieve their full potential.

Responsibilities

  • Initial placement within the Reception team, providing general class‑based support.
  • Work in a 1‑1 capacity with children with complex additional needs.
  • Collaborate with teachers, safeguard, and deliver the school’s vision of ‘having fun, learning together’.

Qualifications & Qualities

  • Is an excellent learning support assistant!
  • Has a positive attitude and outlook.
  • Is creative and proactive in their approach to teaching and learning.
  • Is flexible and can use their initiative to meet the needs of the children and the demands of EYFS.
  • Has experience of working with children with complex additional needs.
  • Is an inclusive practitioner with ambitious standards and high expectations for all pupils.
  • Has experience of working with children in EYFS.
  • Is well organised and highly motivated.
  • Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills and enjoys working in a team.

Benefits

  • A supportive Headteacher and Governing Body.
  • A dedicated staff team.
  • Happy, enthusiastic children.
  • High parental engagement.
  • A vibrant and cohesive school.
  • An inclusive and supportive working environment.
  • Collaborative working with the Gosforth Schools’ Trust.

Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding

Archibald First School is an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a commitment to children’s safeguarding.

Recruitment Checks

All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre‑employment recruitment checks. An online search will be conducted as part of the screening process.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026