Support Assistant Level 2

Company: Newcastle City Council
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Havannah First School

Primrose LaneNewcastle Great ParkNE13 9FR

Fixed term until 16.07.27

Hours

8.30am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday (starting 1st September 2026)

Job Overview

We are looking for 2 Teaching Assistants to join our staff team. The role involves working in the classroom alongside teaching staff and supporting teaching and learning activities. The position also includes supporting intervention programs for children with SEN and providing one‑to‑one support when required. Supervising children at play times and for 30 minutes each lunchtime is part of the role. Our staff team is flexible, approachable and committed to getting the very best for our children.

Responsibilities

  • Work in the classroom with teaching staff and support teaching and learning activities
  • Support intervention programmes for children with SEN and provide one‑to‑one support when required
  • Supervise children at play times and for 30 minutes each lunchtime

What We Are Looking For

Resilience, positivity, flexibility and the ability to work effectively both as part of a team and individually. Please state your experience of working with children, supporting SEN, and your preference for working in either KS1 or KS2.

Benefits

  • Training for first aid, safeguarding and other relevant areas as appropriate
  • Work in a new, state‑of‑the‑art building on a brand new site

Safeguarding and Requirements

  • Enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant
  • Written references will be requested before the final selection stage, even if you indicate otherwise

Application Process

Please apply by email to admin@havannah.newcastle.sch.uk using the information and forms available on our website at www.havannah.newcastle.sch.uk/web.

Closing Date: Monday 15th June

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Posted: June 12th, 2026