Level 3 Teaching Assistant
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School:
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust -
Location:
County Durham -
Salary:
Grade E, SCP 8-11 (£26,823 - £28,141 per annum) -
Hours:
37 hours per week, Term Time Only (38 weeks) -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
10th Mar 2026
Location: St Benet’s Catholic Primary School, Ouston, Chester le Street DH2 1QX
Grade: Grade E, SCP 8-11 (£26,823 – £28,141 per annum)
Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only (38 weeks), Permanent
St Benet’s is a popular and thriving primary school at the heart of a very caring and dynamic community. In our recent Ofsted inspection (December 2024), it was recognised that ‘Pupils are happy at this vibrant school and that the school has high expectations for all pupils’ achievement.’ In addition, under the DfE’s school rebuilding programme, St Benet’s shall benefit from a new school building in the future. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.
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, which has a total of 48 schools.
The Governors of this friendly and caring school are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, enthusiastic, creative and committed Level 3 Teaching Assistant. The successful applicant will commence work on 20th April 2026 or as soon as possible.
The post holder will:
- Have experience of planning and delivering age-appropriate activities/interventions
- Be able to follow instructions given by the class teacher
- Be approachable and kind to our children
- Enjoy being part of a team dedicated to doing your very best for the children
- Be a team player and able to work collaboratively with all school staff
- Have experience of supporting children in Early Years
- Have a commitment to uphold the Catholic ethos of the school and support the aims of Mission Statement
- Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour
For an application form and further details about this vacancy please visit our website http://bwcet.com/vacancies/ where applications can be completed online.
Interested candidates can find out more about our school from our website https://stbenetsouston.bwcet.com/ We would also welcome visits to the school. Please contact the school office on 0191 4105857 to arrange a visit.
Closing Date: Tuesday 10th March 2026
Shortlisting Date: Wednesday 11th March 2026
Interview Date: Monday 16th 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.
