Teaching Assistant

St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3HE

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  7 October 2025

• Closing date

  17 October 2025 at 11:59am

• Date listed

  7 October 2025

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: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Actual £13,799 - £14,244

Teaching Assistant job summary

Support Assistant Level 3

Salary Grade BB04: £26,403-£27,254 per annum pro rata. Actual £13,799 - £14,244 per annum

22.75 hours per week, term time only plus 3 training days as confirmed by school

Governors wish to appoint a motivated and passionate Support Assistant who will make a significant contribution to our school. We are looking for someone who has high expectations and who will embrace our shared vision - to provide forward thinking teaching and memorable experiences through the curriculum to prepare our children for life.

The position will include delivering Read Write Inc. phonics sessions, some working 1:1 with pupils who have additional needs (SEND) and will include small group work and playing with children.

All are welcome to apply who will support and actively promote the Catholic ethos of our school. If you would like to join our friendly and supportive team, and feel you have the skills to help our pupils achieve their best.

We can offer you:

• a very strong Catholic ethos, where everyone is valued

• a warm welcoming inclusive school with a hard-working and supportive team of staff

• highly motivated, friendly, polite and well-behaved children

• active and supportive governors, parents and parish community

• a strong commitment to continuous professional development and a network of support within the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust

Prospective candidates are welcome to visit school prior to submitting their application, this can be arranged by contacting Mrs Tracey Ambrose (School Business Manager).

Completed applications and associated documents will be completed electronically. Please click on the ‘Fast Apply’ button to be taken through to the application form.

After shortlisting, successful candidates will be informed of interview arrangements.

Closing date: Noon on Friday 17 October 2025 Interview Date: to be confirmed

St Charles’ Catholic Primary School, Governors, BBCET and Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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.

St Charles’ has formally adopted the Diocesan Model Statement on Equal Opportunities to ensure that we assess the best candidate against the criteria provided and do not discriminate on grounds of age, sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.

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 Charles' Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 241 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Charles' Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-charles-catholic-primary-school

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