Curriculum Support Assistant (CSA)

Curriculum Support Assistant (CSA) for the Faculty of Science – 37 hours per week term time 193 days (Grade LG5)

To work under the direction and guidance of the SENDCo and Head of Faculty to directly support students with additional needs to access and progress across the relevant curriculum areas, particularly in the area of science.  You will be an enthusiastic and committed individual who is skilled in supporting young people with a range of additional needs.

You will join an enthusiastic, multi-disciplinary team who provide high quality and effective support for pupils with a range of additional educational needs in a department with strong leadership. Our support ranges from pupils with language and communication difficulties, including pupils on the autistic spectrum, to pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties, learning difficulties or physical difficulties.  You will have a keen interest in working with pupils with additional needs to achieve positive outcomes in this inclusive environment.  Knowledge and understanding of behaviour management and how to use scaffolding and visual strategies in class to support pupils is essential.

We are committed to supporting the right candidate in their career progression towards a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) or with possible routes into teaching over time.

You will provide subject specific interventions to small groups and on a 1:1 basis. In addition, you will become the key worker for a number of pupils with additional needs. You will support them to access their academic curriculum and the wider school community. This will include developing effective working relationships with parents/carers and additional agencies, promoting a multi-agency approach to pupil support.

Applications for this post are invited from people who are keen to join an organisation that is recognised for the high quality care and support it provides for its pupils and staff, its committed staff team and the drive to raise standards at all levels.

If you would like further information, please contact Joanne Pearson on (0191) 814 3890 or e-mail joanne.pearson@norhamhigh.org

We welcome you to visit us

We would welcome exceptional candidates to visit the school to meet our children and dedicated staff. If you are committed to joining a school that is driven by ambition to be better, values a comprehensive community school and thrive on being part of a team, then we look forward to meeting you.

Applications

To download an application form please visit our web-site (vacancies section). The closing date for completed applications is Friday 24th April 2026 Interviews taking place w/b 27th April 2026.

Please send your completed application to: Alison Tait, Norham High School, Alnwick Avenue, North Shields, NE29 7BU or via email to: Alison.tait@norhamhigh.org.

Norham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other checks deemed appropriate