Closing Date: 15 May 2026
Salary: Pele Trust Band 4 Pts 7-11 (£26,403 -£28,142)
2 x Special Support Assistant/Cover Supervisors
Pele Trust Band 4 Pts 7-11 (£26,403 -£28,142)
Required: September 2026
John Spence is a popular and successful school, serving students from the North Shields area of North Tyneside. We have an exciting opportunity for two creative, hardworking professionals to join our highly effective Inclusion team as an SSA/Cover Supervisor. The successful candidate may have experience of working with children in the 11-16 age range but this is not essential. They will have high expectations when supporting teaching and learning in both 1-2-1 situations and throughout the school.
The successful candidates will work as part of a team based within the Inclusion Department, working with students who exhibit the full range of Special Educational Needs. There is an allocation of cover supervision.
We take pride in the school’s academic achievement, whilst being firmly committed to Inclusion. Therefore, if you are passionate about education and enjoy a challenge, this is the job for you.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Adam Greener, Director of Inclusion [email protected]
An application form and accompanying letter should be completed and returned no later than 10am on Friday 15th May to the Headteacher’s PA [email protected]
Further details of the school and the post can be obtained from the school website, www.johnspence.org.uk as can a copy of the application form.
Interview date: TBC
John Spence Community High School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and parents to share that commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List check.