Support Assistant Level 3

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 6JB

42 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: BB04£26,403-£27,254 prorota actual £22,092-£22,804

Support Assistant Level 3 job summary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic practitioner to join our team as a Support Assistant on an initial fixed-term contract. This role involves supporting the development of pupils and contributing to high-quality educational provision for learners in either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2.

We are a welcoming and nurturing Catholic primary school committed to delivering an excellent standard of education. Our school community fosters respect, inclusion, and the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of every child.

Job overview

You will be responsible for assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis, preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. You will contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure all students’ learning needs are being met. The opportunity is open to work within either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2. 

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Support Assistant to join our supportive team. The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers to support teaching and learning, helping pupils to achieve their full potential in a positive and inclusive environment.

Job requirements

• A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths
• Teaching Assistant qualification desirable
• Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff
• Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students

Why join us?

As a Support Assistant within St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available. Be part of our welcoming and supportive school community where you will find a positive working environment rooted in strong values. Working at St Joseph's you will be given the chance to make a real difference to children’s lives. Once you become part of St Joseph's you will not want to leave, you will become part of a committed team who very rarely leave once through our door.

Working Hours will be Monday - Thursday 08:00-16:00 and Friday 08:00-15:30

Interviews will be held: Monday 29th June 2026

If you would like to come and have a tour around our school please contact our school office and we can arrange this for you.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 214 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-benwell

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