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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