Job Description

Establishment:

Callerton Academy

Location:

Callerton Academy

Salary:

31,586 - 34,314 (actual salary 10,983 - 11,931)

Department:

Learning Support

Job Type:

Part Time

Closing Date:

20/06/2025 09:00

Interview Date:

Shortly after closing date

Start Date:

September 2025
Additional Information

Contract Type:

Permanent

Contract Term:

TTO - Term time only

Hours per Week:

15.00

Weeks per Year:

38.000

Pay Grade:

Support Staff | 20 - 24

The Role


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ABOUT THE ACADEMY

Callerton Academy is new secondary school that opened in September 2021 as one of two new schools within Gosforth Group. Our principal aim is to encourage high expectations and high standards of achievement, both academic and personal. We are driven by a desire to support young people to create their future and be successful in all they do. Our values embrace honesty, trust, reliability, respect for the legitimate rights of others, care for every member of society, regard for the environment, and kindness towards other people. We have high expectations of both ourselves and our students. Our exceptional, highly skilled, and dedicated staff strive to develop aspirational and confident young people who have a lifelong love of learning. Currently, we are based in a state-of-the-art building in Newcastle's Grainger Town with great links to metro and bus transport, until we move into our new school building located in Westerhope, which opens to students in September 2025 Permanent Site Updates, serving around 1,200 students from Year 7 to Year 11. Callerton Academy is an exciting and thriving secondary school where staff are highly valued and invested in to be able to become exceptional practitioners.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a HLTA to be a member of the support staff team at Callerton Academy. Alongside working within a multi-professional SEND team to manage support on the school timetable, to assist teachers in facilitating teaching and learning activities, you will be a 'hands on' colleague who is willing to support other departments of the academy. You should have experience of working in a learning environment and an appropriate level of Teaching Assistant qualification or experience for this role.

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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent numeracy/literacy skills Someone with experience of working and providing support in a learning environment Someone with experience of working with young people Someone who can demonstrate a good understanding of SEND A sympathetic understanding of broad needs of secondary aged students Attention to detail An effective team player A colleague who is excited about the prospect of being part of a growing support team, setting up systems and problem solving to ensure the best possible environment and outcomes for all students.
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WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

A competitive salary Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals Enthusiastic and motivated students An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development A school with its community at heart An exciting programme of staff well-being activities Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group


If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: hrcallerton@gosforthgroup.org.uk or telephone: 0191 285 1000.



Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.


Following the shortlisting process, where applicable, candidates who attend interview will be reimbursed reasonable expenses for travel and accommodation.


The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.



Blandford Street

Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE1 3BT



Human Resources Team


hrcallerton@gosforthgroup... https://www.callertonacademy.org.uk/