Support Assistant Level 3 (Sept 2026)

Gosforth Central Middle School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1UN

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  18 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2, Key stage 3
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours, term time only + 4 training days
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year (with a view to it being made permanent for the right candidate)
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,403 - £27,254 per annum pro-rata (actual £22,554 – £23,281)
• Pay scale: N4

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of GCMS are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to start in September 2026.

The role is 37 hours per week, term time only plus 4 training days, and is initially for one year with a view to it being made permanent for the right candidate.

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking school, where pupils’ behaviour is consistently outstanding. We are part of the Gosforth Schools' Trust where there are opportunities to build common approaches to supporting SEND pupils' needs. We have vacancies due to increased numbers of pupils with high needs applying to our school.

Our staff work in first rate facilities with access to the newest technology. We are committed to staff well-being and our support team report feeling valued and well supported.

We would also welcome applicants with knowledge and experience of RRP (restorative and relational practice) and the PACE approach.

If you have any questions or wish to discuss the posts further, please contact Miss M Nicholson (Assistant Headteacher and SENCO) on 0191 285 1793 or email us at recruitment@gosforthcent.newcastle.sch.uk .

What the school offers its staff

About us:

• Our pupils are the motivation for all that we do at GCMS; we embed high aspirations and a growth mindset in all pupils.

• We are committed to excellence in teaching and learning offering ongoing professional development opportunities, enhanced PPA time, and a supportive and inclusive school community.

• Our truly broad and balanced curriculum is supported by excellent facilities, including a drama studio, separate sports hall, music room and science labs.

• We believe in equipping our pupils for the future and provide each child with a Chromebook to support their learning both at school and at home.

• Our school ethos is underpinned by restorative and relational practice

If the above resonates with you, we welcome your application.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Gosforth Central Middle school is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an enhanced DBS certificate and a range of other recruitment checks.

As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be obtained and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise. 

We may carry out online searches as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Support Assistant Level 3 (Sept 2026) - Job Description.pdf - 170 KB (opens in new tab)

Support Assistant Level 3 (Sept 2026) - Person Specification.pdf - 174 KB (opens in new tab)

About Gosforth Central Middle School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 601 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gosforth Central Middle School website
• Email address: recruitment@gosforthcent.newcastle.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0191 285 1793
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gosforth-central-middle-school

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