Support Assistant Level 2

Throckley Primary School

Hexham Road, Throckley, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 9DY

Support Assistant Level 2

£21,189 – £21,575 per annum pro rata, actual £18,011 – £18,339 per annum

37 hours per week, term time plus 3 training days as confirmed by the school

Permanent

Are you caring, hard-working and passionate about making a difference to young people? Would you like to work with a dynamic team which transforms the lives of the pupils in this successful and forward-thinking school?

Throckley Primary is a larger than average primary school based in the Outer West of Newcastle. The school was graded outstanding in all areas in our November 2013 Ofsted report and is currently one of the highest performing schools in the country.  We are ranked the 331st primary school in the country (out of over 16,000) in the 2023 ‘Sunday Times Parent Power Guide’.  This ranking puts us in the top 2% of primary schools nationwide.  This wonderful achievement is the result of a continuous drive for improvement, where the whole school community strives to deliver the best quality of education and transform the lives of our pupils.

Why join us?

A fantastic team: We are a supportive and dedicated team, passionate about making a difference to the lives of all of our wonderful pupils.

A welcoming environment: The school is recognised as a School of Sanctuary, meaning we are inclusive to all.

The heart of the community: The school is at the centre of a vibrant and engaging community.

A sense of pride: Our results are consistently above National Average. Our pupils are secondary-ready by the time they leave us at the end of Year 6. Our pupils are well-rounded and caring individuals who understand their important role as a local, national and global citizen. You will play an important part in supporting pupils in their achievements and development.

Outstanding facilities: The learning environment and facilities that we offer are exceptional.  We are committed to providing a purposeful and empowering curriculum that fully prepares learners for the next steps in their school career and opens the doors to the wider world

In January 2024, we are due to convert to academy status; together with seven schools in the Outer West of Newcastle, we will form ONE (Owl North East) Trust Academy. This is a fantastic opportunity to join this collaborative and forward-thinking group of schools as they aim to continue to improve the lives and educational outcomes of children across the Outer West.  Please note that the person who is employed in this post will be part of the TUPE process (TUPE stands for the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations and its purpose is to protect employees if the business in which they are employed changes hands. Its effect is to move employees and any liabilities associated with them from the old employer to the new employer by operation of law) with the rest of the team who are employed by the school. Please also note that this post is subject to a six month probationary period.

This 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 Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and a range of other recruitment checks.  For further information, please see the copy of our Safer Recruitment Policy and the copy of our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy which are included with the application pack on our website.

Application details are on this portal or are available on the school website:  www.throckleyprim.newcastle.sch.uk

Email:  recruitment@throckleyprim.newcastle.sch.uk

Tel: 0191 2675311.

Closing Date: Monday 6^th November 2023, at 9.00am

Please note:  We do not accept applications by email.  All applications must be received via the DfE Teaching Vacancies website, submitted to the Schools Northeast jobs portal, or by post or by hand delivery. 

Shortlisting: Monday 6^th November 2023

Interviews: Wednesday 8^th November 2023