Higher Level Teaching Assistant
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School:
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust -
Location:
Northumberland -
Salary:
Grade F, SCP 14-19 (£28,624- £31,067 per annum, pro rata) -
Hours:
30 hours per week -
Contractual Status:
Temporary -
Closing Date:
2nd Mar 2025
Location: St Matthew’s Catholic Primary School, Highfield Lane, Prudhoe Northumberland, NE42 6EY
Grade: Grade F, SCP 14-19 (£28,624- £31,067 per annum, pro rata)
Hours: 30 hours per week (Mon-Fri,8.00-3.00pm with early finish one morning / afternoon to be negotiated), Term Time Only (38 weeks), Temporary contract- maternity cover from April 2025
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team at St. Matthew’s Catholic Primary School in Prudhoe.
St Matthew’s is a vibrant and growing primary school situated in picturesque Prudhoe. 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 can offer you:
• A good school with a very positive ethos and a rich and exciting curriculum
• A school with outstanding behaviour and attitudes, and an exemplary personal development curriculum (Ofsted – October 2023)
• A school which judged to be outstanding by the Diocese. (Catholic Schools Inspectorate – July 2023)
• A happy school with Valued Workers accreditation
• A team of dedicated professionals who deeply care about the well-being and development of our pupils and school community.
• Access to high-quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
• A supportive and committed Governing Committee.
• Established and thriving community & parish links.
The successful candidate will:
• Be an enthusiastic and motivated practitioner with high expectations of themselves and for our children
• Be able to deliver whole class teaching as part of the school’s PPA arrangements
• Be willing to join our staff team to further improve outcomes for our children and participate fully in the life of our vibrant school
• Understand the needs of SEND children across our nurturing and inclusive school, supporting class teachers in reviewing short term SMART targets on SEND support plans
• Be able to work with parents to provide the very best support for all our children
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A collaborative and cooperative approach to teamwork.
How to Apply:
For an application form and further details about this vacancy please visit our website http://bwcet.com/vacancies/ where applications can be completed online.
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 2nd March 2025
Interview date: TBC
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.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
At Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, our mission is clear: enabling all to flourish. Inspired by our Catholic faith and values, we are dedicated to nurturing the whole child – spiritually, academically, and personally – so that every young person is given the opportunity to thrive.
We are proud to be a family of 48 schools working in partnership with our Diocese, directors, governors and school leaders. Together, we are committed to preserving and protecting Catholic education, ensuring its strength, sustainability, and accessibility for generations to come.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust supports and partners with five secondary schools, one middle school, one first school and forty-one primary schools in the west of our Diocese. Our designated schools are located in four different Local Authorities: Northumberland, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham.
