Teaching Assistant

Start Date: 01/09/2026

Contract: 32.5 hours per week, term time only, fixed term until 17th July 2026

Salary: SCP6: £19,359.93 pro rata (FTE - £25,989)

CEO: Mr T.B. Tapping

Headteacher: Mrs Carol Devine

School: ST. BEDE’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

St. Bede’s is a happy, thriving school based in the centre of South Shields. Our school mission states that ‘with Christ at our side, we shine in all that we do’. We are very proud of our reputation for excellence and are looking for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children to become the best versions of themselves. We have high expectations and strive for excellence in all that we do.

• Work effectively under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to support to a high standard the teaching and learning of all pupils
• Work efficiently and effectively to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom
• Be passionate about pupil learning, progress and wellbeing
• Be enthusiastic, flexible and committed
• Be able to promote and support the Catholic ethos of the school
• Be able to work effectively as part of our ambitious and hardworking team e’s Catholic Primary School and within Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust

• A warm and welcoming school community with high aspirations for everyone
• A commitment to personal development
• An enthusiastic, supportive and hard‑working team of staff, parents and governors
• Happy and delightful children who respond to challenge and are keen to learn

St Bede’s is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty‑six Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.

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.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust 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.