Support Assistant Level 2 - EYFS (Maternity Cover)

Kingston Park Primary School
Cranleigh Avenue
Kingston Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 2EL

Fixed Term (from 01/09/2026)

At Smart Multi Academy Trust we provide a high quality, bespoke education full of the best opportunities and experiences to help every child learn, be happy and ultimately successful in life. 

We are a family of 10 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne who have formed a Multi Academy Trust because we share a collective vision for excellence in education. We believe passionately that the children within our communities deserve nothing less than the very best of opportunities and experiences to become successful citizens and lifelong learners able to lead happy, fulfilling and healthy lives. We live by our vision and values every day in all aspects of what we do and its important anyone joining the Trust does as well.

Our beliefs and school ethos at Kingston Park Primary includes:

• Treating everyone with respect.
• Being committed to building positive relationships with children and adults.
• Living by the school values of growth, respect and determination.
• Engaging with evidence-informed approaches to teaching and learning
• Believing that learning the basic skills in maths and English are essential for children to make good progress across the curriculum.
• Always continuing to improve and learn as a teaching assistant.
• Embracing diversity – everybody is welcome.
• Prioritising the well-being of pupils and staff. 

What we can offer:

• Commitment to CPD and teacher development.
• Commitment to pupil and staff wellbeing.
• A diverse school community with fantastic pupils and families.
• Extensive school grounds, spacious classrooms and wonderful facilities.
• Happy, friendly, welcoming and supportive staff
• Being part of a committed and supportive Trust that prioritises staff and pupils.  

The successful candidates will be subject to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025) legislation.

Your principal place of work will be Kingston Park Primary School, but you may be required to work at other Trust sites within Smart Multi Academy Trust within reason. 

Please note that there are multiple vacancies for this role.

Please apply by completing the support staff application form using the link below:

Closing date: 9th July 2026
Shortlisting date: 10th July 2026

Interview dates are likely to be: Wednesday 15th & Thursday 16th July 2026

Applications should be returned to: View email address on northeastjobs.org.uk

Please note EPM ltd are managing the vacancy on behalf of Smart Multi Academy Trust.

SMART Multi Academy Trust is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Each successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and satisfy a range of pre-employment checks.

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.