Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant VACANCY

Salary: Band 4, SCP 6 £25,989.00 (£22,040.53 pro-rata’d)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Permanent, fulltime, term time only

CEO: Mr T.B. Tapping

Headteacher: Mrs C. Lennox

St Wilfrid’s R.C College

Are you a dedicated and proactive Teaching Assistant, who has strong communication skills, and the ability to build positive, professional relationships with pupils, teachers and support staff? We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our secondary school team and play a key role in ensuring pupils reach their full potential.

You will need to demonstrate patience, resilience and adaptability, as well as the ability to support students with varying academic, social and emotional needs. A commitment to safeguarding, an understanding of behaviour management strategies, and a flexible, team‑focused approach are essential in helping pupils engage, progress and achieve their potential.

St Wilfrid’s R.C College 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-five 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.

All application documents should be fully completed and submitted by email to recruitment@st-wilfrids.org by 9am on 29/06/2026. Applications are required and CV’s will not be accepted.  For enquiries regarding this role, please contact 0191 456 9121.

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.

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.