Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Middlesbrough, TS4 2NT

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,583 pro rata (actual salary: £17,460)

Teaching Assistant (Level 2) job summary

Required: As soon as possible                  

Salary: £25,583 pro rata (actual salary: £17,460)

Hours: 30 per week, Term Time Only  

Contract Type:  Permanent

Location: St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 2NT

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School wishes to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a hardworking, motivated and enthusiastic team. The ideal candidate will be positive and proactive with the ability to inspire children to learn particularly the most vulnerable and those with additional needs. The ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator and have the ability to build supportive relationships within a team of established Teaching Assistants.

St Joseph’s is a caring and supportive school, where we celebrate the achievement of all our pupils and strive towards continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be supportive of our Catholic ethos and who will contribute in a positive and proactive way towards the distinctive nature of our school.

 

St Joseph’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:

Be confident working with children across all Primary phases 

Show a strong commitment to the distinctive Catholic ethos and values of our school

Have high expectations of children’s attainment, progress and behaviour

Has previous successful TA experience

Demonstrate excellent Numeracy and Literacy skills

Be able to enhance existing provision to support learning and participation 

Develop and maintain effective and supportive relationships with children, their parents and those engaged with them

Demonstrate excellent behaviour management and communication skills

Be committed to promoting self-esteem in our children

Enjoy working as part of a team Hardworking, dedicated supportive colleagues

We can offer you:

Hardworking, dedicated supportive colleagues

A strong Catholic ethos

A friendly and passionate team who are dedicated to maintaining high standards

A commitment to continuous professional development

If you would like any further information or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Kate Moody, Head of School at enquiries@stjosephscp.npcat.org.uk 

Closing date: Monday 12th October 2026, 9am

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 404 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-middlesbrough

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