Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant Vacancy
Teaching Assistant x 2
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
CEO: Mr T.B. Tapping
Head Teacher: Mr N Conway
Salary: Scale D Point 5-6 (£25583– £25989) pro rata to hours and weeks worked (actual salary £21715.35 -£22,553.41)
Contract: Fixed Term until the end of the academic year 2027.
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Contract: 37 hours per week, term time plus 5 days (inset days)
St. Joseph’s 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. The details of each of the schools currently within the Trust can be found on our website www.bccet.org.uk
The governors of this popular and successful school wish to appoint an enthusiastic, caring Teaching Assistant to join our outstanding teaching team.
Applications are invited from qualified Teaching Assistants who can support our Catholic ethos and have a strong commitment towards continuing to raise standards within a caring environment including EYFS and SEND.
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.
Completed application forms should be submitted by email to [email protected] by 9.00am on Thursday 25th June 2026. Emailed applications are required and CV’s will not be accepted. For enquiries regarding this role, please contact [email protected]
Interview: Monday 29th June 2026
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.