Support Assistant

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 1PS

42 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  15 June 2026

• Closing date

  27 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,403 per annum pro rate actual £15,006

Support Assistant job summary

Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust

St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School

Greystoke Gardens, Sandyford, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1PS

Support Assistant Level 3

Salary Grade BB04: £26,403 per annum pro rata. Actual £15,006 per annum

25 hours per week, term time only + 1 training day

1-year fixed term contract

1 September 2026 until 31 August 2027

The local governing committee of St Catherine’s are keen to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic support assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team developing this highly successful school.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Is a practising catholic or willing to support the catholic ethos of our school.

• Is a committed individual who is able to contribute to supporting all of the pupils in our school and who will strive to make a difference to their lives.

• Has experience in supporting SEND pupils.

• Has a hard working, positive attitude to school life.

• Has a good working knowledge of the primary curriculum.

And in return we will offer:

• A strong catholic ethos.

• An inclusive school with happy children who enjoy learning.

• A staff team committed to high standards.

• A commitment to continuous professional development.

• Support and training in working with pupils with additional needs.

• A very supportive local governing committee.

• A happy and supportive working environment for staff.

If you would like to join our friendly and supportive team, and feel you have the skills to help our pupils achieve their best, please apply using the application pack in the vacancy tab on the school website Eteach 

The Local Governing Committee is fully committed to the safety and protection of its pupils. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure check via the Disclosure and Barring Service together with other relevant employment checks deemed appropriate. An online search will take place on shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 guidance.

Closing Date: 29th June 2026

Interviews will take place shortly after that date.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 164 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Catherine's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-catherine-s-catholic-primary-school-newcastle-upon-tyne

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