Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)
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School:
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust -
Location:
Sunderland -
Salary:
Grade E, SCP 8-11 (£25,992 - £27,269) per annum, pro-rata -
Hours:
35 Hours per week, Temporary (Maternity Cover), Term Time Only (39 Weeks) -
Contractual Status:
Temporary -
Closing Date:
1st Sep 2025
Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Location: St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Village Lane, Washington, NE38 7HU
Grade: Grade E, SCP 8-11 (£25,992 – £27,269) per annum, pro-rata
Hours: 35 Hours per week, Temporary (Maternity Cover), Term Time Only (39 Weeks)
St Joseph’s is a family orientated and nurturing primary school situated in Washington Village. 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 will have a total of 48 schools by the summer of 2022. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.
We are seeking to appoint a highly committed, enthusiastic practitioner with experience of supporting Foundation Stage children to our happy school. We welcome applications from practitioners who have a sound understanding of the Foundation Stage curriculum with Paediatric First Aid Training and who are committed to ensuring that every child reaches their full potential.
We are seeking an individual who:
- Is an outstanding, committed practitioner with high expectations for all children
- Is a practising Catholic or willing to support the Catholic practices of our school
- Has experience in supporting the delivery of all aspects of teaching and learning in Foundation Stage
- Is a holder of a valid Paediatric First Aid Training Certificate
- Is an effective communicator and keen to work in collaboration with colleagues
- Is willing to be involved in the corporate life of the school, supporting the informal as well as the formal curriculum
- Is a team player and able to work independently
- Is punctual and reliable
The successful candidate will have:
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification
- Paediatric First Aid Training Certificate
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: 01 September 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
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, formerly The Trinity Catholic Multi Academy Trust was set up on 1 February 2012. Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead was the first school in the trust.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, is currently a family of 5 secondary schools and 21 primary schools from across Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham and Northumberland, in the west of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust is expanding rapidly and will reach a total of 48 schools by Summer 2022.
We feel very privileged to be able to work with our wonderful children and the amazingly gifted and dedicated staff and leaders across all of our schools. Our motivation and general philosophy are built on ever improving standards of discipline, nurture and care, teaching and learning and quality of leadership. Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust will be a partnership that affirms the dignity of the individual. The person is at the heart of Christ’s teaching: this is why the promotion of the human person is the goal of our Trust.
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