Level 3 Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 21 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,823 to £28,141 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Grade E, SCP 8-11 (£26,823 - £28,141 per annum, pro rata) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 June 2026 |
| Location: | St Michael’s Catholic Primary School, Esh Village, County Durham, DH7 9QY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 296809 |
Summary
Location: St Michael’s Catholic Primary School, Esh Village, County Durham, DH7 9QY
Grade: Grade E, SCP 8-11 (£26,823 - £28,141 per annum, pro rata)
Hours: 35 hours per week, Permanent, Term Time Only plus inset days
St. Michael’s Catholic Primary school is a growing, rural primary school with nursery in the village of Esh, County Durham.
We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland.
Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England and will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.
St Michael’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a committed, motivated and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our highly effective team.
The successful candidate will be required to provide support for all pupils including children with SEN. They will work in class, with small groups and individuals.
The candidate should have the following:
Previous experience of working as a Teaching Assistant
Experience of planning and delivering age-appropriate activities
A good understanding of children’s learning
Sound practical, interpersonal and organisational skills
Experience of supporting children with SEN
Be flexible and approachable
For an application form and further details about this vacancy please visit our website http://bwcet.com/vacancies/ where applications can be completed online.
Closing date: Monday 8th June
Shortlisting: Tuesday 9th June
Interview date: Week beginning 15th June
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Grade: Grade E, SCP 8-11 (£26,823 - £28,141 per annum, pro rata)
Hours: 35 hours per week, Permanent, Term Time Only plus inset days
St. Michael’s Catholic Primary school is a growing, rural primary school with nursery in the village of Esh, County Durham.
We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland.
Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England and will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.
St Michael’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a committed, motivated and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our highly effective team.
The successful candidate will be required to provide support for all pupils including children with SEN. They will work in class, with small groups and individuals.
The candidate should have the following:
Previous experience of working as a Teaching Assistant
Experience of planning and delivering age-appropriate activities
A good understanding of children’s learning
Sound practical, interpersonal and organisational skills
Experience of supporting children with SEN
Be flexible and approachable
For an application form and further details about this vacancy please visit our website http://bwcet.com/vacancies/ where applications can be completed online.
Closing date: Monday 8th June
Shortlisting: Tuesday 9th June
Interview date: Week beginning 15th June
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.