Level 2 Teaching Assistant
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School:
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust -
Location:
County Durham -
Salary:
Grade D, SCP 5-7 (£25,583 - £26,403 per annum, pro rata) -
Hours:
37 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks) -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
30th Sep 2025
Location: St Bede’s Catholic Primary School, Front Street, Sacriston, Durham DH7 6AB
Grade: Grade D, SCP 5-7 (£25,583 – £26,403 per annum, pro rata)
Hours: 37 hours per week, Permanent, Term Time Only + 5 Days (39 weeks)
St Bede’s Catholic Primary School, Sacriston 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 and will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.
St Bede’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a committed, highly motivated and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant to work as 1:1 with a child and to join our highly effective team.
We are seeking an individual who is:
- Willing to support the ethos of our school
- Flexible, approachable and has a love of working with children
- Able to help create a stimulating, organised and interactive learning environment
- An excellent communicator who values teamwork
The candidate should have the following:
- Previous experience of working as a Teaching Assistant
- Experience of planning and delivering age-appropriate activities, including a knowledge of EYFS curriculum.
- A good understanding of children’s learning. They will work in class, with small groups and individuals.
- Sound practical, interpersonal and organisational skills
- Experience of supporting children with SEN
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: Tuesday 30th September 2025, midnight
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.
