Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

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:

1. Have experience of working with children
2. Have excellent standards of literacy, numeracy and spoken English
3. Support pupils’ learning needs
4. Demonstrate excellent behaviour management and communication skills to
5. support pupils with different needs and abilities
6. Work flexibly and be committed to ensuring a wide range of fun, creative and
7. engaging activities

We can offer:

1. A welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos
2. Well behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning and coming to school
3. A welcoming and supportive staff team
4. Supportive and dedicated parents and governors
5. Opportunities for your own Continuous Professional Development
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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: Tuesday 1st September 2026, 9am

Interview date: To Be Confirmed