Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Catholic education trust as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant. You will nurture and support children, working closely with teachers and a dedicated team. This role offers a fixed-term contract during term time, providing an enriching experience in a friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates support for the Catholic school's ethos.
• Passionate about supporting young children.
• Expectation of high standards for all students.

Responsibilities

• Assist class teachers in daily learning.
• Support children with additional needs.
• Engage children through various teaching tools.

Skills

Support for young children

Communication (oral and written)

Team player

Ability to engage children with SEND needs

Cheerful demeanor

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Location: St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Ellison Road, Tyne & Wear NE8 2QU

Grade: Grade E SCP 8-11 (£25,992 - £27,269 per annum) pro rata

Hours: 37 hours per week, Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2026, Term Time only + 1 week (39 weeks per year)



St Philip Neri 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 Northeast of England, which will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.



We are seeking to appoint a nurturing, enthusiastic and motivated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work alongside class teachers in our friendly, hard-working team providing the best for the children in our school.



Applications are welcomed from candidates who are able to demonstrate the following:

• An ability to support the aims and ethos of our Catholic School.


• An interest and passion for supporting young children in a primary school setting.


• High expectations for all children.


• A desire to develop and learn with and from other skilled and experienced staff.


• Hold a Level 3, or equivalent, qualification.


• Be able to support and engage children with SEND needs in their daily learning using a wide variety of resources and teaching tools.


• Have the ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) to a good standard.


• A strong team player.


• A cheerful and energetic demeanour

For an application form and further details about this vacancy please visit our website http://www.bwcet.com/vacancies/ where applications can be completed online.



Closing date: Midnight, Wednesday 7th July 2025

Interview date: TBC



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.