Higher Level Teaching Assistant
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School:
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust -
Location:
County Durham -
Salary:
Grade G, SCP 19-23 (£32,061 - £34,434 per annum, pro rata) -
Hours:
29.6 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 5 days (39 weeks per year) -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
13th Oct 2025
Location: St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Thornfield Road, The Grove, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8AX
Grade: Grade G, SCP 19-23 (£32,061 – £34,434 per annum, pro rata)
Hours: Permanent, 29.6 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School 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. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant to deliver in class support, lead interventions and deliver whole class cover for PPA sessions.
Applications are welcome from candidates who will support and actively promote the catholic ethos of our school. To find out more information about our school, please visit www.stpiusxthconsett.bwcet.com
The successful candidate will:
- Have knowledge and experience across the primary curriculum
- Demonstrate that they are able to support children with a variety of learning needs
- Be able to work independently, leading teaching in some sessions
- Be able to work effectively as part of a team and be willing to participate in all aspects of school life
- Have effective behaviour management skills
- Have the ability to support our pupils in their personal, social and emotional well-being
- Have a willingness to take on responsibility and be accountable
- Have a commitment to work in close partnership with parent and carers
We can offer:
- A strong and supportive staff team, enthusiastic pupils, fantastic facilities and strong parent, parish and community links.
- A commitment to staff well-being
- Professional development opportunities which are unique and varied
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.
Within your application, please indicate your preferred key stage along with any specific areas of specialism that you can offer.
Interested candidates are encouraged to arrange a visit to see what our school offers the children in our care. Please contact the school office on 01207 503604 to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.
Closing date: Midnight, Monday 13th October 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.
