Enhanced Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term)

ENHANCED TEACHING ASSISTANT VACANCY (FIXED TERM)

Salary: Grade 5 SCP 7-12, £26403 - £28598 (pro rata)

Start Date: asap

Contract: 37 hours per week, Term Time plus 10 days. (Fixed term until 31st August 2027 with the possibility to extend)

CEO: Mr T.B. Tapping

Executive Headteacher: Mrs M Graham Head of School Mrs White

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

We are looking for an outstanding Enhanced Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and hardworking team. If you are highly professional, well organised, committed and experienced, we would love you to join our team here at [Employer hidden].

We wish to appoint an outstanding individual with:

• A passion for working with children;
• Excellent communication skills;
• The ability to demonstrate initiative and is sensitive to the needs of children, enabling them to enjoy their learning and reach their potential;
• The passion for nurturing excellence, ensuring all children become motivated and engaged;
• The ability to work as part of a team and be reliable.
• A commitment to inclusion and equality of opportunity.
• A commitment to furthering their skills and knowledge as and when required with this role.

We can offer:

• A commitment to personal development;
• A supportive team of staff, parents and governors;
• An exciting working environment with engaged, motivated and enthusiastic children.

[Employer hidden] 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 [contact hidden] by 12 pm on Monday 20th April 2026 Applications are required and CV’s will not be accepted. For enquiries regarding this role, please contact the school by email via [contact hidden]

Date for interviews to be confirmed

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.*