Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)
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School:
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust -
Location:
Sunderland -
Salary:
Grade E, SCP 8-11 (£25,992 - £27,269) per annum, pro-rata -
Hours:
35 Hours per week, Temporary (Maternity Cover), Term Time Only (39 Weeks) -
Contractual Status:
Temporary -
Closing Date:
1st Sep 2025
Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Location: St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Village Lane, Washington, NE38 7HU
Grade: Grade E, SCP 8-11 (£25,992 – £27,269) per annum, pro-rata
Hours: 35 Hours per week, Temporary (Maternity Cover), Term Time Only (39 Weeks)
St Joseph’s is a family orientated and nurturing primary school situated in Washington Village. 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, which will have a total of 48 schools by the summer of 2022. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.
We are seeking to appoint a highly committed, enthusiastic practitioner with experience of supporting Foundation Stage children to our happy school. We welcome applications from practitioners who have a sound understanding of the Foundation Stage curriculum with Paediatric First Aid Training and who are committed to ensuring that every child reaches their full potential.
We are seeking an individual who:
- Is an outstanding, committed practitioner with high expectations for all children
- Is a practising Catholic or willing to support the Catholic practices of our school
- Has experience in supporting the delivery of all aspects of teaching and learning in Foundation Stage
- Is a holder of a valid Paediatric First Aid Training Certificate
- Is an effective communicator and keen to work in collaboration with colleagues
- Is willing to be involved in the corporate life of the school, supporting the informal as well as the formal curriculum
- Is a team player and able to work independently
- Is punctual and reliable
The successful candidate will have:
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification
- Paediatric First Aid Training Certificate
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: 01 September 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.
