Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
13/10/2026
Advert End Date:
01/11/2026 23:59
Salary:
Grade E, SCP 8 – 11 (£27,709 – £29,070 per annum, pro rata)
Hours per week:
25 Hours per Week
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Employment Location:
St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Castle Road, Washington, NE38 0HL
Further Information
Location: St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Castle Road, Washington, NE38 0HL
Salary: Grade E, SCP 8 – 11 (£27,709 – £29,070 per annum, pro rata)
Hours: 25 Hours per Week, Fixed Term Contract to 31/08/2027, Term Time Only plus 1 Week (39 Weeks per Year)
St John Boste Catholic Primary School is an outstanding Catholic primary school where the safety, happiness and wellbeing of our children is at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on living out our school motto: In the footsteps of Jesus, at the heart of our 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 have an exciting opportunity for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join St John Boste Catholic Primary School. As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant you will support pupils’ access to learning, contribute to the delivery of the curriculum, and help maintain a positive, well-managed learning environment. You may also support pupils with identified medical needs, working in line with Individual Healthcare Plans and school policies to ensure their health, safety, dignity and inclusion throughout the school day.
We are seeking a conscientious, reliable and enthusiastic individual with a strong commitment to supporting pupils to achieve their full potential and who will actively promote the ethos and values of our school.
The successful candidate will have relevant experience working as a Teaching Assistant, with a good understanding of children’s learning and individual needs. You will demonstrate effective communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, and be able to work both collaboratively with teachers and independently to support pupils’ progress and wellbeing.
How to Apply:
To complete an online application form please click the 'Apply Now' button.
Closing Date: 1st November 2026
Shortlisting Date: 2nd November 2026
Interview Date: 4th November 2026
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.