Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust
St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School
Greystoke Gardens, Sandyford, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1PS
Support Assistant Level 3
Salary Grade BB04: £26,403 per annum pro rata. Actual £15,006 per annum
25 hours per week, term time only + 1 training day
1-year fixed term contract
1 September 2026 until 31 August 2027
The local governing committee of St Catherine’s are keen to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic support assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team developing this highly successful school.
We are looking for a candidate who:
• Is a practising catholic or willing to support the catholic ethos of our school.
• Is a committed individual who is able to contribute to supporting all of the pupils in our school and who will strive to make a difference to their lives.
• Has experience in supporting SEND pupils.
• Has a hard working, positive attitude to school life.
• Has a good working knowledge of the primary curriculum.
And in return we will offer:
• A strong catholic ethos.
• An inclusive school with happy children who enjoy learning.
• A staff team committed to high standards.
• A commitment to continuous professional development.
• Support and training in working with pupils with additional needs.
• A very supportive local governing committee.
• A happy and supportive working environment for staff.
If you would like to join our friendly and supportive team, and feel you have the skills to help our pupils achieve their best, please apply using the application pack in the vacancy tab on the school website Eteach
The Local Governing Committee is fully committed to the safety and protection of its pupils. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure check via the Disclosure and Barring Service together with other relevant employment checks deemed appropriate. An online search will take place on shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 guidance.
Closing Date: 29th June 2026
Interviews will take place shortly after that date.
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups’ regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance, any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service (“the DBS”) and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people).
School roles give privileged access to vulnerable groups, therefore, we require all applicants attending interview to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 unless it is a “protected” conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure.