Classroom Support Assistant with SSA
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Ponteland, NE20 9EG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 28 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 12 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Meet the National Standards for HLTAs or equivalent qualification
Excellent numeracy and literacy skills( at least NVQ 2 Qualification);
HSAW First Aid Certificate or equivalent;
Participated in training related to various national strategies e.g. literacy and numeracy
Experience
Working with children of the relevant age
Basic clerical skills
Planning effective actions for pupils at risk of underachieving
Skills and competencies
Effective ICT skills and 3 years experience of using ICT in a learning environment
Ability to use other types of learning technology:
• Photocopying
• Whiteboards
• CD ROM
• Video
Understanding of codes of practice and recent relevant education;
Good understanding of the principles of child development and the learning process
Can work as a member of a team, understanding their role in the classroom and associated responsibilities.
Willingness to participate in training and personal development
What the school offers its staff
Ponteland High School is a high-achieving, co-educational state high school in Northumberland with around 140 staff members, offering a supportive working environment rated favorably for work-life balance and management.
Further details about the role
This role is to work specifically with a student who requires intimate personal care and therefore the right candidate must be willing to be trained in catheter care.
Commitment to safeguarding
Pele Trust is strongly committed to safeguarding. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced DBS and a range of other recruitment checks. In accordance with Department for Education’s Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, as part of the recruitment process we will undertake an online search of publicly available information of shortlisted candidates. This search will be undertaken by someone who is not part of the decision making process, and after the shortlisting stage, any relevant incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, may be explored at interview.