Salary: Grade D Point 5-6 (£24790 – £25183) pro-rata to hours and weeks worked (actual
salary £19900 – £20215)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: 35 hours per week. Term Time plus 5 days (Inset days).
CEO: Mr T.B. Tapping
Headteacher: Mr M. Clephane
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School
The Governors are seeking to appoint, a permanent, enthusiastic, motivated and
committed Teaching Assistant who has an understanding of good primary practice and
who are able to undertake a range of learning activities under the professional direction
and supervision of qualified teachers and/or senior colleagues as part of a professional
team to raise standards across school.
Applicants should have experience of working with teachers supporting learning and attainment in
Foundation, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 and have the ability, flexibility and willingness to provide
support during the school day, curriculum and lunchtimes and also be able to supervise whole
classes occasionally during the short-term absence of teachers.
Candidates should show a willingness to make a positive contribution to the wider Catholic life and
ethos of our caring and high achieving inclusive school, where every child matters.
The successful candidates should be:
▪ An excellent practitioner with high expectations of themselves and pupils, with a
commitment to raising standards
▪ Qualified to Level 3 or above with excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
▪ Able to assist pupils to carry out programmes set by teaching staff and assist individual
pupils or small groups of pupils in classroom activities under the specific direction of the
teacher and/or other support staff.
▪ Have experience and knowledge of assessment methods, schools tracking system and
end of year assessments and key stage statutory tests.
▪ Have the ability to maintain awareness of pupils’ needs and targets.
▪ Able to work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a professional team; and carrying
out roles effectively, being respectful of other’s roles and responsibilities and knowing when
to seek help and advice from colleagues.
▪ Knowledgeable and able to fully adhere and comply with all schools policies, practices and
procedures.
▪ Build and maintain successful working relationships with pupils, parents/carers and staff.
▪ Creative and forward-thinking with the confidence to embrace new ideas and technology.
▪ Work in a school with a strong commitment to continuous professional development and a
network of support from our school partners.
In addition, for the purpose of this role, experience of working with the National Curriculum,
experience of working with knowledge and understanding of the needs children working at different
levels & children with Education Health Care plans and knowledge of assessment and attainment
are essential, as is the ability to work within a team and on your own initiative. Ability to
communicate report effectively and confidentially is also an essential requirement.
Applications are required and CV’s will not be accepted. For enquiries regarding this role, please
contact Val Atkinson Office Manager – 01915228787.
Application packs, and further details are available from School office, school website
www.smrc.school or by e-mail [email protected]
All Applications should be returned to Mr M Clephane, Headteacher by e-mail
[email protected] by:-
Closing Date: 27h June 2025 – 12 noon
Shortlisting: 27h June 2025
Interviews/observations: week beginning 30th June 2025
If you have not been contacted before the interview date, it should be presumed that you have been unsuccessful with your application.
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School 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.
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.
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.
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