Higher Level Teaching Assistant
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School:
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust -
Location:
Northumberland -
Salary:
Grade G, SCP 19-23 (£32,061 - £34,434 per annum, pro rata) -
Hours:
30 Hours Per Week, Permanent, Term Time Only plus 3 days -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
12th Jul 2026
Location: St Matthew’s Catholic Primary School, Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6EY
Grade: Grade G, SCP 19-23 (£32,061 – £34,434 per annum, pro rata)
Hours: 30 Hours Per Week, Permanent, Term Time Only plus 3 days
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.
Nestled in the heart of Prudhoe, St. Matthews’s is a vibrant and welcoming school, committed to nurturing the academic, spiritual, and personal growth of each pupil.
As a member of the notable Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, encompassing a network of schools across Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland, and Sunderland, we are part of the largest Catholic education trust in the Northeast, with a growing family of 48 schools. This presents an exciting opportunity to become part of our dedicated and expanding team.
We can offer you:
- A good school with a very positive ethos and a rich and exciting curriculum.
- A school which judged to be good by the Diocese.
- Well behaved, respectful and happy children who are eager to learn.
- 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.
- Good Community & Parish links.
The successful candidate will:
- Be an enthusiastic and motivated practitioner with high expectations of themselves and for our children
- Be willing to join our staff team to further improve outcomes for our children and participate fully in the life of our vibrant school
- Have an understanding of the needs of SEND children across our nurturing and inclusive school, supporting class teachers in reviewing short term SMART targets on SEND support plans
- Have experience of delivering a Phonics programme
- 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 on Sunday 12th July 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 15th July 2026
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.
