Higher Level Teaching Assistant
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School:
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust -
Location:
Gateshead -
Salary:
Grade F, SCP 14-19 (£25,409 - £27,852 per annum, pro rata) -
Hours:
Full time (37 hours), Permanent, Term Time Only plus one week (39 weeks) -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
2nd Mar 2025
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Location: St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School, Gateshead, NE9 7LH
Grade: Grade F, SCP 14-19 (£25,409 – £27,852 per annum, pro rata)
Hours: Full time (37 hours), Permanent, Term Time Only plus one week (39 weeks)
St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School is 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. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.
St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School is an average sized primary school in the heart of Wrekenton, Gateshead.
The Governors wish to appoint a committed, motivated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our highly effective team. The role will be to work with children across the whole school.
The successful candidate will be required to cover PPA and provide support for all pupils including children with SEN. They will work with whole classes, small groups and individuals.
The candidate should have the following:
- Previous experience of working as an HLTA
- 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 SEN
- Be flexible and approachable
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: 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.
