Dyslexia Specialist - Support for Learning Assistant (Senior School)

We are seeking to appoint a full-time Support for Learning Assistant to work in our Senior School. A background in and experience of supporting pupils with literacy and/or dyslexia would be advantageous. Application form Application form Job information Salary: The salary will be in the region of £21,500 - £24,000 (actual salary) depending on relevant skills and qualifications. Hours of work: Full time hours, 36.25 hours per week; Monday to Friday (08:15 - 16:00) Please note - previous applicants need not apply Contract type: Permanent Location: The Grove, Gosforth Benefits:

• Employer pension contribution
• Excellent and easily accessible location from throughout the region
• Free parking available nearby or the possibility to apply for a parking permit
• Fee remission for children in the school in accordance with the staff fee remission policy
• Free staff lunches are available during term time in the school dining room
• Corporate Metro card scheme and cycle to work scheme
Job description: Support for learning assistant Newcastle School for Boys is the only independent school in the north east of England providing continuity of education from age three to 18. We are passionate about boys' learning and their development as young men of excellent character. This is an excellent opportunity to build on the success of a successful and important department in an ambitious school. A contribution to the pastoral and lively co-curricular life of the School is expected. Full details of the role's responsibilities can be found in the job description. To discuss any questions about the role, please contact Human Resources, on hr@newcastleschool.co.uk. How to apply Applicants should complete and return our application form. Applications may be completed electronically or posted to Human Resources, Newcastle School for Boys, West Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 4ES. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application. This post amounts to regulated activity. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements with shortlisted candidates as part of the interview process. For further information, please contact: hr@newcastleschool.co.uk A full job description and application form are available on the school website www.newcastleschool.co.uk

Salary: The salary will be in the region of £21,500 - £24,000 (actual salary) depending on relevant skills and qualifications. Hours of work: Full time hours, 36.25 hours per week; Monday to Friday (08:15 - 16:00),
• Employer pension contribution
• Excellent and easily accessible location from throughout the region
• Free parking available nearby or the possibility to apply for a parking permit
• Fee remission for children in the school in accordance with the staff fee remission policy
• Free staff lunches are available during term time in the school dining room
• Corporate Metro card scheme and cycle to work scheme
Job description: Support for learning assistant Newcastle School for Boys is the only independent school in the north east of England providing continuity of education from age three to 18. We are passionate about boys' learning and their development as young men of excellent character. This is an excellent opportunity to build on the success of a successful and important department in an ambitious school. A contribution to the pastoral and lively co-curricular life of the School is expected.