Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Salary: £21,577.92 per annum (working during term time only, paid 52 week of the year, not subject to a pro-rata calculation). |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Talbot House Children's Charity |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: |
Summary
Talbot House Children’s Charity have introduced a new job role, and we are now looking to recruit Support Assistants (SAs), to work in our growing school, across KS1 & KS2.
The suitable applicants will ideally have experience of working with SEN pupils/children with complex needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, Trauma and attachment, some of pupils may have multiple needs.
We are a non-maintained specialist school with pupils ranging from Reception to Key Stage 4. Class sizes are rarely bigger than 6 pupils.
If you believe you have what it takes to become part of our fantastic team please apply.
Starting date is as soon as possible, pending your notice period.
Hours of work are: term time, Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 3:15pm, and 8:30am to 2:45pm on a Friday. A total of 33.25 hour per week, including paid lunch periods.
Salary: £21,577.92 per annum (working during term time only, paid 52 week of the year, not subject to a pro-rata calculation).
Working at the Charity you will:
• receive death in service benefit, equal to 4 x basic salary.
• receive many additional benefits such as employer assist programme (EAP), GP and physio access and more.
• join the Teachers pension scheme.
• work in a bright and modern environment, with ample parking and grounds.
• be provided with meals while at work.
• be added to the DBS update service, paid for by the Charity.
• be offered opportunities to undertake training and gain qualifications relevant to the role.
• Paid membership to Blue Light and membership to Charity Workers Discount.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are made in line with safer recruitment requirements and Keeping Children Safe in Education. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, qualification and certificate verification, and satisfactory references, with the current employer contacted as the first reference.
If you have any queries regarding this position or the application process, please contact HR:
Telephone: 0191 229 0111
email: hr@talbothousecc.org.uk
To apply please complete in full our application form, using the personal specification to help you complete the ‘Personal Statement’ section of the form. Applicants who read our Tips for Applicants document before completing this section of our application form are more likely to be offered an interview. You will find our Tips for Applicants document and Application Form on our website. Please see link below. Send your completed application form to: hr@talbothousecc.org.uk
https://talbothousecc.org.uk/job/support-assistants-ks1-2/
The Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Please see the Job Description and Personal Specification for full details. The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We can only accept our Application Form for this role. We are not able to accept CVs. Please view our Safer Recruitment Policy. Applicants should be aware that any relevant issues arising from their declarations and references will be addressed at interview.
The suitable applicants will ideally have experience of working with SEN pupils/children with complex needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, Trauma and attachment, some of pupils may have multiple needs.
We are a non-maintained specialist school with pupils ranging from Reception to Key Stage 4. Class sizes are rarely bigger than 6 pupils.
If you believe you have what it takes to become part of our fantastic team please apply.
Starting date is as soon as possible, pending your notice period.
Hours of work are: term time, Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 3:15pm, and 8:30am to 2:45pm on a Friday. A total of 33.25 hour per week, including paid lunch periods.
Salary: £21,577.92 per annum (working during term time only, paid 52 week of the year, not subject to a pro-rata calculation).
Working at the Charity you will:
• receive death in service benefit, equal to 4 x basic salary.
• receive many additional benefits such as employer assist programme (EAP), GP and physio access and more.
• join the Teachers pension scheme.
• work in a bright and modern environment, with ample parking and grounds.
• be provided with meals while at work.
• be added to the DBS update service, paid for by the Charity.
• be offered opportunities to undertake training and gain qualifications relevant to the role.
• Paid membership to Blue Light and membership to Charity Workers Discount.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are made in line with safer recruitment requirements and Keeping Children Safe in Education. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, qualification and certificate verification, and satisfactory references, with the current employer contacted as the first reference.
If you have any queries regarding this position or the application process, please contact HR:
Telephone: 0191 229 0111
email: hr@talbothousecc.org.uk
To apply please complete in full our application form, using the personal specification to help you complete the ‘Personal Statement’ section of the form. Applicants who read our Tips for Applicants document before completing this section of our application form are more likely to be offered an interview. You will find our Tips for Applicants document and Application Form on our website. Please see link below. Send your completed application form to: hr@talbothousecc.org.uk
https://talbothousecc.org.uk/job/support-assistants-ks1-2/
The Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Please see the Job Description and Personal Specification for full details. The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We can only accept our Application Form for this role. We are not able to accept CVs. Please view our Safer Recruitment Policy. Applicants should be aware that any relevant issues arising from their declarations and references will be addressed at interview.