About the Role
Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
School: St. Matthew’s Catholic Primary School
Salary: £24,253.15 (SCP12) – actual salary £28,598 whole‑time, pro‑rata
Start Date: 1 March 2026
Contract: Full time, 37 hours per week (8:30‑16:30 Mon‑Thurs, 08:30‑16:00 Fri), term‑time only plus PD days, permanent
Responsibilities
- Provide support to teachers and staff in delivering the curriculum to students.
- Assist in the planning, preparation and delivery of classroom activities.
- Support individual and group work, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Collaborate with team members to identify and support students’ educational and developmental needs.
- Maintain a high standard of personal conduct and safeguarding awareness.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Committed to the values and ethos of a Catholic school.
- Flexible, approachable, adaptable and enthusiastic about working with children.
- Evidence of willingness to participate in induction processes, continuous professional development (CPD) and training.
- Possess a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service; will undergo an online search for shortlisted candidates.
- Experience in educational settings preferred but not mandatory.
How to Apply
A fully completed application form and supporting documents are required. Send your application to TMAoffice@stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk by 12 noon on Friday 23 January 2026. CVs will not be accepted. Electronic signatures are accepted; applicants should also provide a written signature where possible. Previous applicants need not re‑apply.
Interview Details
Interviews will be held on Friday 30 January 2026.
Contact Information
For enquiries regarding this role, contact Mrs Kyra Brady at the School Office on 0191 489 8355.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes 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.
Employer
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust
