Teaching Assistant
Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School
0191 586 3895
Vacancy: Enhanced Teaching Assistant – Fixed Term
Salary: Grade 5, Point 7 (£26,403) – Point 12 (£28,598) term time only plus 10 days pro-rata salary (£19349.29 to Point 12 £20,957.88)
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Contract: 30 hours per week, term time only plus 10 days.
CEO: Mr T.B. Tapping
Headteacher: Mrs L Ashton
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and motivated individual, to work with SEN pupils. This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly motivated team, who work tirelessly to ensure that each and every pupil at Our Lady Star of The Sea excels.
At Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic School our Mission Statement is:
“Growing in God’s love…Achieving our dreams.
At Our Lady Star of the Sea we love, respect, grow & believe”
We believe that all of our pupils are unique and valued. We are an inclusive school and we welcome an individual who will support our children to thrive.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience of working with pupils with SEND
- Is committed to our school values and Catholic ethos
- Is self-motivated, reliable, and positive in their approach
- Has excellent communication skills
- Works effectively as part of a team
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
In return, we offer a welcoming and supportive school community, dedicated staff, and opportunities for professional development.
Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary 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-six 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.
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
All application documents should be fully completed and submitted by email to [email protected] by 12pm on Monday 6th July 2026. Applications are required and CV’s will not be accepted. For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Mrs. Clark on 01915863895.
Interviews TBC.
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