St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
Ridge TerraceBedlingtonNE22 6ED
Required September 2026
We are seeking an enthusiastic Support Assistant (Level 4) to support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The role involves establishing rapport with students, preparing and delivering learning activities, monitoring and assessing progress, running interventions, supervising group work, and providing support for the SEND department and SENDCO with clerical and administrative tasks.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and deliver learning activities for whole classes and groups
- Monitor, assess, record, and report pupils’ achievement, progress, and development
- Run interventions and oversee group work by learning support assistants
- Support the SEND department and assist the SENDCO with clerical and administrative work as required
St Benet Biscop is a well-regarded Catholic school in the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust, with a recent Ofsted rating of “good”. Highlights from the inspection include a strong sense of community, good staff-pupil relations, calm lessons, supportive leadership, and well-trained safeguarding staff.
Benefits:
- A competitive salary
- Access to training and support
- Enhanced sick pay up to 26 weeks full pay after qualifying period
- Eligibility to be part of the Local Government pension scheme (current employer contribution rate of 18.1%)
- Family friendly BBCET policies and practices promoting health and wellbeing
- Access to car lease, bike to work and local travel pass salary sacrifice scheme
Applications from all denominations are welcome.
Closing date for applications: by noon Monday 13 July 2026
We reserve the right to appoint in advance of the closing date, so we encourage interested applicants to submit promptly. All successful candidates will undergo enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks and additional recruitment checks. The role is subject to safeguarding and welfare provision.
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