Reception Class Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

North East Combined Authority; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

St Anne’s Catholic Primary School in Gateshead seeks a Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant to join the reception class. The role supports the delivery of the EYFS curriculum through purposeful play, interacts with children to promote independence, and works closely with the Early Years Teacher to provide a safe, stimulating learning environment.

The post involves supporting individual children, small groups and whole-class activities, helping with early reading, Read Write Inc.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification required.
• Experience supporting Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Strong phonics knowledge (Read Write Inc. desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support EYFS delivery through play-based learning and purposeful activities.
• Collaborate with the Early Years Teacher to create a stimulating learning environment.
• Develop children's communication, language skills and early reading through Read Write Inc. phonics.
• Maintain learning journeys and contribute to indoor/outdoor provision and observation.

Skills

Phonics

EYFS support

Observation & assessment

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Location: St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Pickering Green, Harlow Green, Gateshead, NE9 7HX

Salary: Grade E, SCP 8 – 11 (£27,709 to £29,070 per annum, pro rata)

Hours: 37 Hours per Week, Temporary Contract (Maternity Cover), Term Time Only plus 1 Week (39 Weeks per Year)

St Anne’s Catholic Primary School is a one-form entry school in Harlow Green, Gateshead, with 159 pupils on roll. We are a welcoming and inclusive school community where children are at the centre of all we do. Our mission, ‘Working Together in Faith, Learning and Love’, underpins every aspect of school life and reflects our commitment to supporting both pupils and staff to achieve their full potential.

We value our staff highly and believe they are the key to making St Anne’s such a happy, successful and caring school. We are committed to supporting professional development, wellbeing and collaborative working.

This is an exciting time to join St Anne’s as we continue to develop and grow as a school. As part of the School Rebuilding Programme, we look forward to the opportunities this investment will bring for our pupils, staff and wider school community.

We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. Our schools are located in Northumberland, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and highly motivated Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant to join our reception class and become part of our dedicated team from January 2027. Working within our reception class, the successful candidate will support the delivery of a high-quality Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum through purposeful play, continuous provision, skilled adult interactions and engaging learning experiences. They will work closely with the Early Years Teacher to create a stimulating, safe and nurturing learning environment that promotes children's independence, curiosity, confidence and love of learning.

The successful candidate will support individual children, small groups and whole-class learning experiences, contributing to progress across all areas of learning. They will play an active role in developing children's communication and language skills, supporting early reading and delivering Read Write Inc. phonics. The role will also involve contributing to observation and assessment within the EYFS, helping to maintain learning journeys and supporting the development of high-quality indoor and outdoor provision.

The postholder may be required to support children with additional educational, emotional, behavioural or medical needs, working in partnership with staff, parents/carers and external professionals to ensure all children can access learning, participate fully in school life and achieve their full potential.

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.