Support Assistant Higher Level

Stocksfield Avenue Primary School
St Cuthbert’s Road
Fenham
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 2DQ

One-year fixed term maternity cover. Term time only plus 3 training days to be worked during school closure periods as directed by the school

Required from - as soon as possible

At Smart Multi Academy Trust we provide a high quality, bespoke education full of the best opportunities and experiences to help every child learn, be happy and ultimately successful in life. Our vision is to provide an excellent educational experience for every single child. We are a family of 11 primary schools and we share a collective vision for excellence in education. We believe passionately that the children within our communities deserve nothing less than the very best of opportunities and experiences to become successful citizens and lifelong learners able to lead happy, fulfilling and healthy lives.

Smart are recruiting for a HLTA at Stocksfield Avenue Primary School for a year to cover a maternity leave.

Stocksfield Avenue Primary School is a diverse, popular and oversubscribed two-form entry school in the west end of Newcastle. The school benefits from excellent facilities such as specialist music provision, forest school and extensive school grounds. The school was rated as ‘good’ in the latest Ofsted inspection 2024. This is an exciting opportunity in a successful and happy school in the heart of a vibrant and diverse community.

The post involves working in our provision (for SEND) and supporting the needs of high-needs pupils. The successful candidate will lead the provision, working with predominantly learners from EYFS and Key Stage One, with the support of two LSAs, which is overseen by our Inclusion Lead and SENDCo.

What we can offer you:

• Enthusiastic children who are curious, independent learners
• Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
• An experienced and talented team of staff with a supportive Trust and wider school / community
• The opportunity to be involved in the wider life of our Trust
• Attractive salaries
• Access to the membership of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and other attractive benefits
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which offers a range of services such as Counselling and Physiotherapy.
• Learning and development tailored to your role 

The ideal candidate would have:

• Commitment to the ethos of the school
• The ability to demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning
• The ability to work as part of a team effectively
• The ability to establish excellent relationships with children and parents, promoting aspirational achievement and progress for all groups of pupils including children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

The successful candidate will be subject to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025) legislation.
Your principal place of work will be Stocksfield Avenue Primary School but you may be required to work at other Trust sites within Smart Multi Academy Trust within reason.

Please apply by completing the application form on the following Microsoft Forms link:

Please apply by completing the support staff application form and returning it to [email protected]
Closing date: Friday 17th April at midday.
Shortlisting date: Monday 20th April
Interview date is likely to be: W/C 27th April
Applications should be returned to: [email protected]

Please note EPM ltd are managing the vacancy on behalf of Smart Multi Academy Trust.