Teaching Assistant

SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields, South Shields, NE33 4RH

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,847.00 Annually (FTE) Band 4, Scale Point 6 £19,999 actual salary. Pending outcome of job evaluation

Teaching Assistant job summary

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School

We are seeking to appoint a caring, committed and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our warm and welcoming Catholic school community. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dedicated and supportive staff team, working together to ensure that every child is known, valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential.​ Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.

Why join us?

• A warm, family-centred Catholic ethos where relationships and pupil wellbeing are at the heart of all we do.
• Friendly, supportive and enthusiastic staff who are committed to working collaboratively.
• Well-behaved, happy children who are eager to learn.
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.

• A school committed to inclusion, equality and ensuring every child thrives.

Key features of the role

• Supporting pupils' learning, development, wellbeing and independence.
• Working closely with teachers to deliver high-quality classroom support.
• Promoting the inclusion and achievement of all pupils, including those with additional needs.
• Assisting with planning, resources and learning activities across the curriculum.
• Supporting positive behaviour and helping to create a safe, nurturing learning environment.
• Contributing to the wider life and ethos of the school, including educational visits and enrichment activities. ​​

This post offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our children while becoming part of a caring and vibrant school community.

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 SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 230 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ss-peter-and-paul-catholic-primary-school-south-shields

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