Level 3 Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £26,823 to £28,141 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Grade E, SCP 8-11 (£26,823 - £28,141 per annum) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 March 2026 |
| Location: | St Benet’s Catholic Primary School, Ouston, Chester le Street DH2 1QX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 292393 |
Summary
The Governors of this friendly and caring school are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, enthusiastic, creative and committed Level 3 Teaching Assistant. The successful applicant will commence work on 20th April 2026 or as soon as possible.
The post holder will:
* Have experience of planning and delivering age-appropriate activities/interventions
* Be able to follow instructions given by the class teacher
* Be approachable and kind to our children
* Enjoy being part of a team dedicated to doing your very best for the children
* Be a team player and able to work collaboratively with all school staff
* Have experience of supporting children in Early Years
* Have a commitment to uphold the Catholic ethos of the school and support the aims of Mission Statement
* Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour
The post holder will:
* Have experience of planning and delivering age-appropriate activities/interventions
* Be able to follow instructions given by the class teacher
* Be approachable and kind to our children
* Enjoy being part of a team dedicated to doing your very best for the children
* Be a team player and able to work collaboratively with all school staff
* Have experience of supporting children in Early Years
* Have a commitment to uphold the Catholic ethos of the school and support the aims of Mission Statement
* Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour