Support Assistant Level 2

Support Assistant Level 2

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

SNT2576(e)

Part time - term time plus specified days

£18,887 - £19,264 per annum (Actual salary £5,237 - £5,342 per annum)

This is a Foundation School which is part of a Trust; the employer will be the Governing Body of the school.

Gosforth Park First School

Granville Road

Gosforth

Newcastle City Council

NE3 5JQ.

This post is initially a one year fixed term contract from 5th September 2022 until 21st July 2023

12 hours per week, term time only (plus 3 training days) with the following work pattern:

• Wednesday 8:45 - 11:45 or 10:45 - 1:45 (alternating weeks)

• Thursday 8:45 - 1:15

• Friday 8:45 - 1:15

Gosforth Park First School is a popular school in the heart of Gosforth, well supported by parents and the local community. We serve a changing population and strive to ensure that the needs of all pupils are met, both socially and academically. Our school community has high aspirations and expectations for the children we serve. We are committed to encouraging children’s understanding and acceptance of other faiths, beliefs and cultures while supporting them to develop their own place in the community, both locally and globally.

The following drivers are at the heart of our broad and balanced curriculum.

Confidence, Challenge, Creativity and Community

Gosforth Park First School has a real sense of family. This is a view shared by pupils, parents and staff. The new motto, ‘together we make a difference’, is felt as you walk through the door. This is a caring, nurturing school. Pupils feel safe and well looked after. They say behaviour is good and they have no worries about bullying - Ofsted (February 2020)

This post is suitable for either experienced or newly qualified Support Assistants.

Candidates must have the following:

Knowledge of or be willing to undertake training in:

- The principles of child development and learning processes.

- The national/foundation stage curriculum

- Teaching of systematic, synthetic phonics

Qualifications:

- Good numeracy/literacy skills with GCSE or equivalent qualifications at Level2.

Experience:

- Working with First School aged children.

There is an opportunity to visit our school during the week beginning 6th June. Please phone the school office to make an appointment.

The application process will involve an observation and an interview. Tasks and interviews will be held during the week beginning 23rd June.

Application forms are available from the school website and are returnable to the school by Thursday 16th June via email admin@gosforthpark.newcastle.sch.uk.

Shortlisting will take place on Friday 17th June. If you are not contacted please assume you have been unsuccessful.

Fixed Term

Closing date:

16 June 2022