Specialist Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7DA

26 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): 12 hours per week 2 days per week Term Time Only plus 1 week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,989 - £26,403
• Actual salary: £7,282 - £7,398

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to recruit a Level 2 Specialist Teaching Assistant to work 12 hours a week, term time only + training days, to help support our SEN pupils across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and successful school with excellent facilities and very high academic standards. Our ethos fosters a strong sense of community and we are committed to your ongoing professional development.

What the school offers its staff

St Francis Xavier is a joint Roman Catholic / Church of England 11-16 Mixed Comprehensive, serving the picturesque market town of Richmond and the surrounding rural area. We have an excellent reputation in the local community and are consistently oversubscribed.

St Francis Xavier Secondary School is part of Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SFX121 Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 2 - St Francis Xavier Secondary School - Closing Date 01.06.2026.pdf - 1.05 MB (opens in new tab)

About St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic/Church of England, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 606 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@sfx.npcat.org.uk
• Phone number: 01748 823414
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-francis-xavier-school-a-joint-catholic-and-church-of-england-voluntary-academy

Arranging a visit to St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@sfx.npcat.org.uk.

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