Level 3 Teaching Assistant

North East Ambition; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - GBP 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Gateshead is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with an EHCP. This role requires flexibility, teamwork, and a commitment to high-quality education. The ideal candidate will have experience in special educational needs and a passion for promoting the Catholic ethos of the school. This is a temporary part-time position, working 16.5 hours per week during term time.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting pupils with special educational needs.
• Flexible and able to work as part of a team.
• Committed to providing high quality learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil with an EHCP.
• Promote the Catholic ethos of the school.
• Work with the team to provide high quality learning opportunities.

Skills

Experience of supporting pupils with special educational needs

Flexibility and teamwork

Commitment to high quality learning

Job description

Overview

Location: St Godric’s Catholic Primary School, Carrhouse Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham DH1 5LZ

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

Hours: 16.5 hours per week, Term Time Only plus inset days (39 weeks). Temporary linked to funding

About the School

St Godric’s Catholic Primary School is 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 has a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.

Role

The Headteacher and Governors would like to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team. The role will involve supporting a pupil with an EHCP.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil with an EHCP.
• Support and promote the Catholic ethos of the school.
• Work as part of a team to provide high quality learning opportunities and develop independence in pupils.

Qualifications and qualities

• Experience of supporting pupils with special educational needs.
• Flexible and able to work as part of a team.
• Committed to providing high quality learning opportunities and developing independence in pupils.

How to Apply

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

Application deadline and interview

Closing date: Sunday 1 March 2026

Interview date: TBC

Safeguarding

The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect 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.