Level 3 Teaching Assistant

St Jospeh’s Catholic Primary School; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is seeking a dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to enhance the educational provision for learners. The role involves assisting with lesson planning, delivering support to students, and fostering a positive learning environment. This position offers opportunities for professional development within a nurturing educational community.

Benefits

Professional development and training opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision.
• Understanding of different needs within a class, with SEN knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with planning, preparation, and delivery of lessons.
• Preparing resources to support learning activities.
• Contributing to evaluating student progress and providing feedback.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Empathy towards student needs

Education

A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths

Job description

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners.

Job overview

You’ll be responsible for assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis, preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. You’ll contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure all students’ learning needs are being met.

Job requirements

• A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths
• Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes
• An understanding of different needs within a class, SEN knowledge is desirable
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff
• Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students

As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant within St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.

Closing date: Thursday 19th June 2025 at 11:59pm

If you wish to come for a visit to our school please contact the school office

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups’ regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance, any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service (“the DBS”) and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people).

School roles give privileged access to vulnerable groups, therefore, we require all applicants attending interview to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 unless it is a “protected” conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure.