Teaching and Administrative Assistant (Maternity Cover)

St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 4AP

20 days remaining to apply

Start date details
7 September 2026
Closing date
10 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
21 May 2026

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time
Contract type: Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary: £19,137.00 - £20,057.00 Annually (Actual) Salary NJC Grade A1/B1, Scale Points 3 - 6, £25,614 - £26,846 per annum

Teaching and Administrative Assistant (Maternity Cover) job summary

Maternity Cover for one and a half years until 31 August 2027 (or the return of the postholder, whichever is soonest)
Term Time Only plus 3 additional days, 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm
Providing 23 hours of 1:1 support alongside general teaching assistant duties, including lunchtime supervision
Providing 9.5 hours of support within the School Office
Salary NJC Grade A1/B1, Scale Points 3 - 6, £25,614 - £26,846 per annum
Actual Salary £19,137 - £20,057 per annum
Required from 7 September 2026

The Governors are looking for a versatile and committed Teaching and Administrative Assistant to join our Catholic primary school at St. Robert’s Catholic Primary School, Harrogate. We are looking for a candidate to work in a dual role, providing support for children with additional needs while also delivering administrative support within the school office. Experience is desirable but not essential.

The successful candidate will hold numeracy and literacy skills at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) and:

Administrative Responsibilities

Have experience working in a busy office environment with a strong administrative focus
Communicate effectively, demonstrating warmth, friendliness and empathy
Work flexibly and collaboratively with staff, pupils, parents and governors
Be confident using a range of IT software packages and school systems
Undertake general financial administration, including processing orders, invoices and cash handling
Be supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school

Teaching Assistant Responsibilities

Be caring, patient and intuitive to the needs of children with additional needs, enabling them to access the curriculum
Communicate effectively with pupils and staff
Be adaptable, working confidently with individuals and small groups
Support classroom activities and wider school life
Demonstrate professionalism, responsibility and a strong understanding of confidentiality
Be supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school

We offer:

A friendly and welcoming school where excellence is valued and celebrated
Children who are enthusiastic, positive and prepared to work hard
A strong and supportive leadership team and governing body, committed to developing our staff team
Employee discount scheme (offering cycle to work scheme, gym membership, money saving offers across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers, home and electrical items)
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support)
Generous pension contribution managed by the West Yorkshire Pension Fund
A supportive organisation with the commitment to professional development and wellbeing

Visits to St. Robert’s, Harrogate are warmly welcomed; please contact Joan Gamble, Office Manager on 01423 504730 to make an appointment.

Applications are invited from people who are sympathetic to the Christian ethos and want to work in a supportive and dynamic school community. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity.

Closing Date: Wednesday 10 June 2026 at 9am
Interviews: Week Commencing 15 June 2026

The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion.

Our school is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

In line with KCSiE 2025, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK-either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

We value diversity and seek a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

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 school is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.