Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job Summary

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full time - term time plus specified days
• Advert Start Date: 15/06/2026
• Advert End Date: 19/06/2026 12:00
• Salary: Grade E, SCP 8 - 11 (£26,823 - £28,141 per annum, pro rata)
• Hours per week: 37 Hours per Week
• Job Category: Schools - Teaching Assistant
• Vacancy ID: 298016
• Employment Location: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, NE8 1LR
• Number of posts: 1
• Closing date: 19 Jun

Further Information

Location: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, NE8 1LR
Salary: Grade E, SCP 8 - 11 (£26,823 - £28,141 per annum, pro rata)
Hours: 37 Hours per Week, Permanent Contract, Term Time Only plus 1 Week (39 Weeks)

St Joseph's 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 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 Joseph's 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.

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: 19th June 2026, Noon
Shortlisting Date: TBC
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 JD and PS.docx (69.78 KB)
• 4. Guidance Notes to Applicants.docx (58.87 KB)
• 1. Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.docx (50.89 KB)
• 3. Disqualification Policy.docx (43.51 KB)

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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.

St Joseph's 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 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 Joseph's 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.