Teaching Assistant
St. Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Harton House Road East
South Shields
NE34 6DZ
Tel: 0191 4552909
Website: www.st-gregorys.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Teaching Assistant – Level 2
St. Gregory’s Catholic Primary School
CEO: Mr T.B. Tapping
Headteacher: Miss. E. Shaughnessy
Salary: Band 4 SCP 6 - £25,989
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Contract: 35 hours per week, term time only. Temporary post (12 Months)
We are looking for an outstanding Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and hardworking school team. If you are highly professional, well organised, committed and experienced, we would love you to join our team here at St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School. This post is to support a child with SEND needs on a 1:1 basis. You may be required to work in other areas of the school on occasions.
We wish to appoint an outstanding individual with:
- A passion for working with children;
- Experience of working with children with SEND or additional needs
- Excellent communication skills;
- The ability to demonstrate initiative and is sensitive to the needs of children, enabling them to enjoy their learning and reach their potential;
- The passion for nurturing excellence, ensuring all children become motivated and engaged;
- The ability to work as part of a team and be reliable;
- A commitment to inclusion and equality of opportunity;
- A commitment to furthering their skills and knowledge as and when required with this role.
We can offer:
- A commitment to personal development;
- A supportive team of staff, parents and governors;
- An exciting working environment with engaged, motivated and enthusiastic children.
Application packs can be found on our school website.
Completed application forms should be submitted by email to [email protected] by 9am on Monday 29th June 2026 on a CES support staff Application form. Emailed applications are required and CV’s will not be accepted. For further enquiries regarding this role, please contact the school on 0191 455 2909.
Interview date Thursday 9th July 2026. Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.
The Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle has a growth plan for Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust to serve South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham, with a final total of 35 schools in the Trust.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust was established in February 2016. The details of each of the schools currently within the Trust can be found on our website www.bccet.org.uk
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.
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.
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.
In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is the employer.