Support Assistant Level 3

Byker, Tyne and Wear
Byker Primary School
Commercial Road
Byker
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 2AT

Fixed term until 31st August 2026
32.5 hours per week, term time only plus 1 training day

Byker Primary School are looking to appoint a Support Assistant Level 3 who is passionate about ensuring the children in school reach their potential, and who wants to be part of a nurturing school where developing the whole child is our priority.

We are looking for someone who:
  • has experience supporting children with SEND
  • has experience supporting individual children and groups to achieve academically and socially
  • enjoys working 1-to-1 and with small groups
  • has a passion for inclusion
  • wants to join an ambitious and supportive team and will be flexible and adaptable
  • will inspire and nurture our children

We can offer:
  • a caring and supportive school environment where we are always striving to improve our practice and support the development of our staff
  • a passion for continuing to develop inclusive practice
  • dedicated, innovative and supportive teachers, parents and governors.
  • a wide CPD opportunity with external SEND services

We warmly welcome and encourage visits to school. To make an appointment, telephone the school office, on 0191 2656906 .
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.

Byker Primary School is a maintained Local Authority Primary, which is committed to providing the highest quality support for teaching and learning.

Safeguarding Statement

Byker Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be required to obtain ‘an Enhanced check for Regulated Activity from the Disclosure and Barring Service’. As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage, even if you indicate otherwise. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and an online search for shortlisted candidates, as part of our due diligence.
You will be responsible for the safety and welfare of the children in your care in line with KCSIE 2025.

To obtain an application pack, please visit .

All applications can be returned by email: [email protected] post or delivered directly to school

Closing date: Monday 22nd April 2026 12:00pm
Shortlisting: Thursday 23rd April 2026
Interviews: Monday 27th April 2026

Posted 2026-03-19

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