Teaching Assistant Level 2
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Term-time only (Permanent)
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time
Advert Start Date:
29/09/2026
Advert End Date:
19/10/2026 09:00
Salary:
£25,583 pro rata (actual salary: £7,566)
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Employment Location:
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Tennyson Avenue, Grangetown, Middlesbrough, TS6 7AD & St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Amersham Road, Park End, Middlesbrough, TS3 7HD
Further Information
Required: As soon as possible
Salary: £25,583 pro rata (actual salary: £7,566)
Hours: 13 per week, Term Time Only
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Tennyson Avenue, Grangetown, Middlesbrough, TS6 7AD
We are seeking to appoint an organised, creative and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Level 2.
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT), a family of 38 schools and 2 sixth forms from across the Diocese of Middlesbrough. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, the Trust is one of the North-East’s largest Catholic Trusts.
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience of working with children
- Have excellent standards of literacy, numeracy and spoken English
- Support pupils’ learning needs
- Demonstrate excellent behaviour management and communication skills to support pupils with different needs and abilities
- Work flexibly and be committed to ensuring a wide range of fun, creative and engaging activities
We can offer:
- A welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos
- Well behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning and coming to school
- A welcoming and supportive staff team
- Supportive and dedicated parents and governors
- Opportunities for your own Continuous Professional Development
If you would like any further information please do not hesitate to contact Trust Business Manager, Claire Cunningham on cunningham.c@npcat.org.uk
Closing date: Monday 19th October 2026, 9am
Interview date: To Be Confirmed
Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. The successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.