Specialist Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School, Middlesbrough, TS6 6TA

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,989 - £26,403 pro rata (actual salary: £17,737 - £18,020)

Specialist Teaching Assistant (Level 2) job summary

Required: As soon as possible                  

Salary: £25,989 - £26,403 pro rata (actual salary: £17,737 - £18,020)

Hours: 30 hours per week, Term Time Only 

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st August 2027

Location: St Margaret Clitherow’s Catholic Primary School, St Margaret’s Grove, South Bank, Middlesbrough, TS6 6TE

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking teaching assistant to provide support for teaching and learning in our friendly and inclusive school. The successful candidate will have a clear commitment to promoting the well-being of the children in our care and to raising standards.

St Margaret Clitherow’s Catholic Primary School is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 plus staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trusts in the UK.

We are looking for a teaching assistant who:

Will promote our friendly Catholic ethos, and will work as part of a committed team.

Will be an excellent practitioner with high expectations for children in their care.

Can provide tailored support to a child in both the classroom and individual settings.

Will have a commitment to inclusion, innovation and creativity

Has experience of supporting children with a range of special educational needs, including children on the autistic spectrum.

Can work closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals to support pupil progress.

Can use initiative to adapt approaches in order to support a child’s learning needs.

Will contribute towards creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.

Can support pupils with personal care and physical needs where required.

Has the ability to form positive, professional and effective relationships with colleagues across school, other professionals and parents/carers.

We can offer:

A strong Catholic ethos.

Happy and enthusiastic pupils, who are eager to learn and who benefit from an enriched, extended curriculum.

Hard working and dedicated colleagues.

Good professional development opportunities.

Supportive governors and parents who want the very best for our school.

Visits to the school are very welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01642 835370 or email the school at enquiries@smc.npcat.org.uk

  Closing date: Sunday 1st November 2026 2026, 9am

Interview date: Thursday 5th November 2026

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 410 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-margaret-clitherows-rc-primary-school

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