Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Overview

Location: St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School, Gateshead, NE9 7LH

Grade: Grade E, SCP 8-11 (£26,823 – £28,141 per annum, pro rata)

Hours: 35 Hours per Week, Permanent, 39 Weeks per Year

St. Oswald’s Catholic Primary School requires a committed, conscientious and exceptional individual to support teaching assistant capacity throughout the school. We are focused on living out our mission, “We Will See Christ in Everyone.”

We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest Catholic education trust in the North East of England and will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to join our team, to work primarily in Key Stage 2.

We truly value the importance of the work carried out by our Teaching Assistants. We are keen to appoint a helpful and independent Teaching Assistant, who will enjoy working with our fabulous children.

Responsibilities and expectations

• Working within a supportive and professional team
• Being nurtured by our Trust Education Team
• Term Time Only working
• A suite of continuous professional development opportunities
• A range of Trust employee benefits

Qualifications and experience

• Previous experience of working as a teaching assistant
• Experience of working across the key stages
• Experience of whole class supervision
• Experience of supporting children with vulnerable SEND
• Experience of planning and delivering age-appropriate activities
• A good understanding of children’s learning
• Sound practical, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• Be flexible and approachable
• A level 3 teaching assistant qualification (or equivalent)
• Possess an understanding of speech, language and communication needs and have experience of intervention delivery to address difficulties in these areas

How to apply

To complete an online application form please click the \”Apply Now\” button.

Closing Date: 15th February 2026

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 expects 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.