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School:
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust -
Location:
Gateshead -
Salary:
Grade E, SCP 8 - 11 (£26,823 - £28,141 per annum, pro rata) -
Hours:
35 Hours and 50 Minutes per Week, Term Time Only (39 Weeks per Year) -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
27th Feb 2026
Location: St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School, Colegate, Leam Lane, Gateshead, NE10 8PP
Grade: Grade E, SCP 8 – 11 (£26,823 – £28,141 per annum, pro rata)
Hours: 35 Hours and 50 Minutes per Week, Permanent, Term Time Only (39 Weeks per Year)
St Augustine’s 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 and will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.
St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School is a larger than average primary school in the heart of Leam Lane Estate, Gateshead.
The Governors wish to appoint a committed, motivated and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our highly effective team. This position involves supporting children throughout the entire school, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The successful applicant will provide assistance within the classroom environment, as well as work with small groups and individual pupils.
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience of working as a Teaching Assistant
- Experience of working across the Key Stages
- Experience of whole class supervision
- Experience of planning and delivering age-appropriate activities
- A good understanding of children’s learning
- Sound practical, interpersonal and organisational skills
- Experience of supporting children with SEND
- Flexibility and approachability
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: 27th February 2026
Shortlisting Date: TBC
Interview Date: 6th March 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.
