Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust; Washington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Catholic education trust is seeking a Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant in Washington. This part-time role involves supporting teaching staff in delivering excellent learning opportunities for children. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with early years education and an understanding of special educational needs. The position comes with competitive pay and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Be expected to work effectively in any part of the school.
• Understanding of supporting children with SEN.
• Be a team player and able to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Help teaching staff provide excellent learning opportunities.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities.
• Act as an excellent role model.

Skills

Experience of planning and delivering age-appropriate activities

Good understanding of children's learning

Sound practical, interpersonal and organisational skills

Understanding of supporting children with SEN

Flexibility and approachability

Team player

Job description

Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Part time - term time plus specified days

Advert Start Date: 26/11/2025

Advert End Date: 07/12/2025 23:59

Salary: Grade E, SCP 8 to 11 (£26,823 - £28,141 per annum, pro rata)

Hours per week: 35 Hours per Week

Job Category: Schools - Teaching Assistant

Vacancy ID: 289167

Employment Location: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Village Lane, Washington, NE38 7HU

Number of posts: 1

Closing date: 7 Dec

Further Information

Location: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Village Lane, Washington, NE38 7HU

Grade: Grade E, SCP 8 to 11 (£26,823 - £28,141 per annum, pro rata)

Hours: 35 Hours per Week, Permanent, 39 Weeks per Year

St Josephs Catholic Primary School is 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 family of 48 schools, with 1,900 staff. This is an exciting time to join our supportive and growing team.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant (Level 3), for Early Years Foundation Stage, to join St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Washington.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Be expected to work effectively in any part of the school to help teaching staff provide excellent learning opportunities for our children.
• Experience of planning and delivering age-appropriate activities.
• A good understanding of children's learning.
• Sound practical, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Understanding of supporting children with SEN.
• Be flexible and approachable.
• Be a team player and able to work collaboratively with all school staff.
• Be an excellent role model.

How to Apply

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

Closing Date: 7th December 2025

Interview Date: TBC

Legal and Safeguarding Information

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 search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Supporting Documents

• Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant Job Description and Person Specification.docx (85.45 KB)
• Guidance Notes to Applicants.docx (58.87 KB)
• Model Equality Act 2010 Reasonable Adjustments Statement.pdf (62.17 KB)
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.docx (50.89 KB)
• Disqualification Policy.docx (43.51 KB)