Teaching Assistant – Level 3
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
12/03/2025
Advert End Date:
23/03/2025 23:59
Salary:
Grade E, SCP 8-11 (£25,979 - £27,269, per annum, pro rata
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
St Joseph’s Catholic Infant and Junior Schools, Birtley
Further Information
Grade: Grade E, SCP 8-11 (£25,979 - £27,269, per annum, pro rata (actual salary in the region of £22,316 - £24,170 annum, dependant on continuous service)
Hours: 37 hours per week, Fixed-term contract until August 31st 2025, Term Time Only (39 weeks including INSET’s).
The Federation of St Joseph’s Infant and Junior schools requires a committed, conscientious and exceptional individual to support teaching assistant capacity, throughout the schools.
In 2019, St Joseph’s Catholic Infant and Junior Schools were federated, to form one community. The federated schools were the only school in Gateshead LA to have been selected as part of the DfE 2022 Rebuild Programme. Consequently, we hope to have a new school site within the next three years, which seeks to bring together the two school communities, to form one family.
We pride ourselves on the warm, family atmosphere we provide for our children. The uniqueness of our small community means that every member of staff knows every child well and this enables us to develop very strong relationships with all of our families. The senior leadership team are unashamedly ambitious for the schools.
We are 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, which includes 48 schools and this is an exciting time to join our supportive team.
The candidate should have the following:
- Previous experience of working as a teaching assistant
- Experience of working across the key stages
- Experience of whole class supervision
- Experience of planning and delivering age-appropriate activities
- A good understanding of children’s learning
- Sound practical, interpersonal, and organisational skills
- Experience of supporting children with SEND
- Be flexible and approachable
How to Apply:
To complete an online application form please click the 'Apply' button.
Closing date: Sunday 23rd March 2025 (midnight)
Interview date: Wednesday 26th March 2025
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.