Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term until the end of the academic year 2026

North East Ambition; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School invites applications for a Teaching Assistant position. As part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, candidates must support the Catholic ethos and commit to raising educational standards. The role is fixed term until the end of the academic year 2026.

Qualifications

• Support Catholic ethos and improve educational standards.
• Must undergo Enhanced DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Join the teaching team to raise educational standards.
• Contribute to a caring educational environment.

Education

Qualified Teaching Assistant

Job description

Salary:Scale D Point 5-6 (£24790 – 25813), actual pro rata salary £21042.24 -21375.82



Contract:Fixed Term until the end of the academic year 2026.



Start Date:September 2025



Contract:37 hours per week, term time plus 5 days (inset days)



CEO:Mr T.B. Tapping



Executive Headteacher:Mrs M Graham



Headteacher from 1st September:Mr N Conway





St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School



St. Joseph’s is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty-five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham. The details of each of the schools currently within the Trust can be found on our website www.bccet.org.uk



The governors of this popular and successful school wish to appoint an enthusiastic, caring teaching Assistant to join our outstanding teaching team.



Applications are invited from qualified Teaching Assistants who can support our Catholic ethos and have a strong commitment towards continuing to raise standards within a caring environment.





Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.





Completed application forms should be submitted by email to [e-mail] by12.00pm on Monday 7thJuly 2025



Emailed applications are required and CV’s will not be accepted.



For enquiries regarding this role, please contact [e-mail]



Interview date to be confirmed





Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.



The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates



Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.