Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Apprentice Teaching Assistant St Bede’s Catholic Primary School, Jarrow Salary: NLW £20,923 (whole time salary) £7673.47 (pro-rata salary) Start Date: November 2026 (Actual Date to be confirmed) Contracted Hours: 16 hours per week. Term time only. Working Hours: Monday to Friday - Working hours will fit around study/commitments) Fixed Term - 15 Months of start date (November 2026) CEO: Mr T.B. Tapping Headteacher Mr. Mark Hurst St Bede’s Catholic Primary School is a small and welcoming one form entry Primary School in Jarrow. We are looking to appoint an inspirational Apprentice Teaching Assistant who will take an active role in supporting our children to achieve the very best outcomes. You will work closely with the Class Teacher and Headteacher to deliver tailored support within the classroom and around school. Pupils are very proud of their school and recognise that it is a special place to learn, declaring that we are Inspired by Jesus to care, to serve, to do our best - The St Bede’s Way. St Bede’s Catholic Primary School 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. For enquiries regarding this role, please contact the school office tbjoffice@stbedesjarrow.co.uk or (0191) 4898218 Interview date is still to be determined but they will be held in November 2026. 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.