Level 3 Teaching Assistant
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6QHThis job expired on 7 July 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
7 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,584.00 - £27,712.00 Annually (FTE) 28 hours/week Term Time Only Actual Salary £16754 - £18551
Level 3 Teaching Assistant job summary
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland is looking to appoint a Level 3 Teaching Assistant. The successful applicant will play a key role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the school. This role is ideal for someone with strong classroom experience, a proactive approach, and a genuine passion for helping pupils reach their full potential in particular those with SEND needs.
You will work closely with class teachers to plan and deliver tailored support for individuals and small groups, helping to reinforce learning, manage behaviour, and promote pupil engagement. With your advanced skills and knowledge, you may also take responsibility for leading specific interventions, supporting pupils with additional needs, and contributing to assessment and progress tracking.
In addition to classroom support, you may be asked to cover lessons in the short-term absence of a teacher, demonstrating confidence and initiative in managing the learning environment. Your ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families will be essential in creating a nurturing and inclusive school community.
This is a rewarding and varied role that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pupils’ academic and personal development, while continuing to grow professionally within a supportive team.
We can offer:
- Generous 27 days annual leave entitlement, rising to 32 days after 5 years service
- The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and successful team
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
- Networking opportunities.
- Flexible working patterns
Visits to the school are welcomed, to arrange this contact the school on 01388603451 or office@stwilfrids.bhcet.org.uk
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 206 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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