Level 2 Teaching Assistant (1-1)

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education trust is seeking a dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistant for St Agnes’ Catholic Primary School. The successful candidate will join a supportive team focused on improving children's communication and emotional needs, with responsibilities including working closely with individual students and small groups. This role offers a competitive salary and is ideal for individuals passionate about supporting children with special educational needs in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN support and teaching small groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain good professional relationships.
• Support the Catholic ethos of the school.

Responsibilities

• Improve communication and interaction needs of supported children.
• Support engagement and challenge cognition and learning.
• Work on child's targets and collaborate closely with Teachers.

Skills

Experience with children with social, communication and sensory difficulties

Ability to support emotional and sensory needs

Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills

Education

Experience of working with SEN support

Experience in teaching individuals and small groups

Job description

Location: St Agnes’ Catholic Primary School, Rosedale Road, Crawcrook, Ryton, NE40 4UN

Grade: Grade D, SCP 5-7 (£24,790 - £25,584 per annum, pro rata)

Hours: 35 hours per week, Fixed-term Contract until 31st August 2026, Term Time Only + 5 days (39 weeks per year)



St Agnes’ Catholic Primary School is a caring, friendly, happy school with children who are proud of their school. We are a dedicated and caring staff who are supportive to all. We are enthusiastic in delivering a vibrant curriculum and developing the whole child as they grow.



We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England and will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.



We would like to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our hardworking and supportive team at St Agnes’.



We are seeking an individual who will:

• Have experience of working with children with social, communication and sensory difficulties


• Be able to improve the communication and interaction needs of the supported child


• Be able to support the emotional and sensory needs of the child


• Be able to support engagement and challenge the cognition and learning of the child


• Be able to work on the child’s targets


• Have experience of working closely with Class Teacher/SENDCO and other professionals


• Be flexible and pro-active


• Have vision, energy and enthusiasm for this challenge and has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills


• Be experienced in establishing and maintaining good professional relationships


• Support the Catholic ethos of our school

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of working with SEN support


• Experience of teaching individuals and small groups


• Experience in planning learning for individuals and small groups


• Experience of working with children with general and specific learning difficulties


• The ability to use skills, expertise and experience to support pupil learning


• A caring and positive approach to children to ensure all pupils achieve their very best

How to Apply:



To complete an online application form please click the 'Apply Now' button



Closing date: Midnight, Tuesday 17th June 2025

Interview date: 26th June 2025



The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online check will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.