St Benet's RC Primary School - Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 22 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20,001.00 to £30,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24,796 - £25,185 pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 October 2025 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR1 3AA |
| Company: | Sunderland City Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 286308 |
Summary
Teaching Assistant Vacancyandnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;
Salary: Grade C (pending review) (SCP 3-4 andpound;24,796 - andpound;25,185 pro rata)
Start Date: 1st November 2025 (or ASAP)
Contract: Temporary contract for one year initially.andnbsp;
Shift pattern: andnbsp;30 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days (PD days)
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The Governors and Headteacher of St Benetandrsquo;s Catholic Primary school wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant from 1st November. The position will require someone who is able to manage behaviour effectively and actively contribute to planning and promote progress, someone who is flexible and adaptable to the demands of the teaching assistant role and has good organisation and communications skills. Candidates must be able to work as part of a team and have excellent written and verbal skills. The successful candidate will be committed to the values and ethos of our Catholic school and will join our team of dedicated, hardworking TAandrsquo;s who all strive for high standards for all of our children.
We can offer you:
a very strong Catholic ethos.
enthusiastic, supportive and hard-working team of staff, governors and parents.
highly motivated, friendly, polite and well behaved children.
an inclusive school who andlsquo;cherish the uniqueness of each individualandrsquo;.
a strong commitment to continuous professional development.andnbsp;
In return, we will offer you enthusiastic, caring, well behaved children; a friendly, hardworking and motivated staff, committed to the further development of our school; a dynamic, professional environment, supportive governors, SLT, parish and parents.
St Benetandrsquo;s Catholic Primary School safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Child Protection Procedures.andnbsp;
All application documents should be fully completed and submitted by email to jo.dooley@stbenetsrc.org.uk by 12.00pm on Monday 13th October 2025. Applications are required and CVandrsquo;s will not be accepted.andnbsp; For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Jo Dooley, School Business Manager, on 0191 5492020.
Interviews will be held on Friday 17th October 2025.
Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.
The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
St Benetandrsquo;s Catholic Primary School is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Salary: Grade C (pending review) (SCP 3-4 andpound;24,796 - andpound;25,185 pro rata)
Start Date: 1st November 2025 (or ASAP)
Contract: Temporary contract for one year initially.andnbsp;
Shift pattern: andnbsp;30 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days (PD days)
andnbsp;
The Governors and Headteacher of St Benetandrsquo;s Catholic Primary school wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant from 1st November. The position will require someone who is able to manage behaviour effectively and actively contribute to planning and promote progress, someone who is flexible and adaptable to the demands of the teaching assistant role and has good organisation and communications skills. Candidates must be able to work as part of a team and have excellent written and verbal skills. The successful candidate will be committed to the values and ethos of our Catholic school and will join our team of dedicated, hardworking TAandrsquo;s who all strive for high standards for all of our children.
We can offer you:
a very strong Catholic ethos.
enthusiastic, supportive and hard-working team of staff, governors and parents.
highly motivated, friendly, polite and well behaved children.
an inclusive school who andlsquo;cherish the uniqueness of each individualandrsquo;.
a strong commitment to continuous professional development.andnbsp;
In return, we will offer you enthusiastic, caring, well behaved children; a friendly, hardworking and motivated staff, committed to the further development of our school; a dynamic, professional environment, supportive governors, SLT, parish and parents.
St Benetandrsquo;s Catholic Primary School safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Child Protection Procedures.andnbsp;
All application documents should be fully completed and submitted by email to jo.dooley@stbenetsrc.org.uk by 12.00pm on Monday 13th October 2025. Applications are required and CVandrsquo;s will not be accepted.andnbsp; For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Jo Dooley, School Business Manager, on 0191 5492020.
Interviews will be held on Friday 17th October 2025.
Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.
The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
St Benetandrsquo;s Catholic Primary School is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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