Support Assistant - Post 16 Tutor Support

Gosforth Academy, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 2JH

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  4 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 (actual salary £22,435)

Support Assistant - Post 16 Tutor Support job summary

This is a role dedicated to supporting one of our sixth form tutors who is registered blind. Responsibilities include, day-to-day administration and technology assistance, classroom management and building orientation support, ensuring all duties are carried out safely and efficiently. 

Although not exhaustive a typical working week will include:  

Supporting the tutor during class tutorials, 1-2-1 meetings with students and parents’ and 6th form open evenings and events 

Assisting with technology and accessibility tools  

Note taking, creating documents and formatting  

Daily email management and administration  

Preparing teaching materials and resources  

Managing schedules and appointments  

Guiding and supporting the tutor around the building in a safe manner 

Collaborating with other staff members to ensure a cohesive learning environment  

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about education and committed to providing exceptional support to our post 16 Tutor. 

The role will suit someone who is extremely well organised, who is a clear communicator and able to convey information in a way that is easy to understand and free from ambiguity, someone who is proactive and who is keen to improve ways of working, actively supporting an inclusive and productive working environment. 

You will be an excellent administrator with exceptional attention to detail, love all things technology and are very proficient in the use of Microsoft 365. 

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.

Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking

An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals 

Enthusiastic and motivated students 

An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development 

A school with its community at heart 

An exciting programme of staff well-being activities 

Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: peoplegosforth@gosforthgroup.org.uk or telephone: 0191 429 9797, option 4.

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date. 

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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 Gosforth Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1925 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Gosforth Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gosforth-academy

Gosforth Federated Academies comprises three schools (Gosforth Academy, North Gosforth Academy and Gosforth Junior High Academy) committed to providing a superb education for pupils from Year 5 through to Year 13.

Gosforth Academy is a successful school which was rated ‘outstanding’ in its most recent Ofsted inspection.

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