Level 3 Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A prominent education trust is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant for a part-time, fixed-term position at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Washington. The role involves supporting children across all key stages and requires experience in planning age-appropriate activities. Candidates should be kind, approachable, and enjoy working in a team. The position offers continuous professional development opportunities and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Continuous professional development opportunities

Term Time Only working

Range of Trust employee benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in education, preferably as a Teaching Assistant.
• Willingness to be flexible across all key stages.
• Ability to follow class teacher instructions.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist children in their learning activities.
• Collaborate with the teaching team to deliver interventions.
• Contribute to a positive and nurturing classroom environment.

Skills

Planning and delivering age-appropriate activities

Collaboration with school staff

Experience supporting children with SEN

Kindness and approachability

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job Summary

Contract Type: Fixed Term

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: 289166

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, Fixed Term Contract, 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.

St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Washington has an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to join our team. At St Joseph's we truly value the importance of the work carried out by our Teaching Assistants.

We are keen to appoint a helpful and independent Teaching Assistant, who will enjoy working with our lovely children. The role is currently needed within all key stages with a willingness for flexibility on occasions.

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Working within a supportive and professional team
• Be nurtured by our Trust Education Team
• Term Time Only working
• A suite of continuous professional development opportunities
• A range of Trust employee benefits

You will:

• Have experience of planning and delivering age-appropriate activities/ interventions
• Be able to follow instructions given by the class teacher
• Be approachable and kind to our children
• Enjoy being part of a team, who do our very best for our children
• Be a team player and able to work collaboratively with all school staff
• Have experience of supporting children with SEN

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

Closing Date: 7th December 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.

Supporting documents

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Job Description and Person Specification.docx (88.93 KB)
• Guidance Notes to Applicants.docx (58.87 KB)
• Disqualification Policy.docx (43.51 KB)
• Model Equality Act 2010 Reasonable Adjustments Statement.pdf (62.17 KB)
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.docx (50.89 KB)