Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

St Peter's Catholic Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant to join our school, under Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust. The successful postholder will primarily provide 1:1 support for pupils with identified additional needs, ensuring they can access learning, achieve their targets and participate fully in school life.

You will also work with small groups and provide support across the whole school, helping maintain a positive, well-managed

Qualifications

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with identified additional needs.
• Support access to learning and help pupils achieve targets.
• Contribute to delivery of the curriculum and a positive learning environment.
• Support pupils with identified medical needs in line with healthcare plans.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups and across the whole school to support learning.
• Ensure pupils’ health, safety, dignity and inclusion throughout the day.
• Support implementation of school policies and routines to maintain order.

Job description

Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant

Company: Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust

Salary: £27,709 to £29,070 a year, pro rata

Hours: Part-time

Location: Low Fell, NE9 5TU

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 20 Oct 2026

Closing date: 11 Nov 2026

Summary

St Peter's Catholic Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant to join our school. The successful postholder will primarily provide 1:1 support for pupils with identified additional needs, ensuring they can access learning, achieve their individual targets and participate fully in school life. The postholder will also work with small groups of children and provide support across the whole school. As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant you will support pupils' access to learning, contribute to the delivery of the curriculum, and help maintain a positive, well-managed learning environment. You may also support pupils with identified medical needs, working in line with Individual Healthcare Plans and school policies to ensure their health, safety, dignity and inclusion throughout the school day.

St Peter's Catholic Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant to join our school. The successful postholder will primarily provide 1:1 support for pupils with identified additional needs, ensuring they can access learning, achieve their individual targets and participate fully in school life. The postholder will also work with small groups of children and provide support across the whole school. As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant you will support pupils' access to learning, contribute to the delivery of the curriculum, and help maintain a positive, well-managed learning environment. You may also support pupils with identified medical needs, working in line with Individual Healthcare Plans and school policies to ensure their health, safety, dignity and inclusion throughout the school day.