Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 4BT

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  16 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: 4365

Teaching Assistant (Level 2) job summary

Job Advert - TA2

Required:       As soon as possible                  Salary:          £25,583 pro rata (actual salary: £4,365) Hours:          7.5 per week, Term Time Only Contract Type:  Fixed Term until 31st August 2027 Location:        St George’s Catholic Primary School, 1 Winterscale Street, York, YO10 4BT

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and proactive Teaching Assistant to

join our supportive and dedicated team. You will work alongside class teachers to

deliver engaging learning experiences, provide targeted support to pupils, and help

maintain our calm, child-centred environment. This role will include Breakfast club duties and Lunchtime cover.

St George’s is a joyful, family-friendly Roman Catholic primary school in the heart of

York. Rooted in the values of Kindness, Curiosity and Courage, we are dedicated to

helping every child “be the best that they can be – together.” With exceptional outdoor

spaces, a nurturing atmosphere, and a strong sense of community, our school is a calm

and creative oasis for learning.

Catholic schools are welcoming places to pupils and members of staff from all faiths

and none. More than a quarter of a million pupils and almost half of teachers in Catholic

schools are not of the Catholic Faith.

Key responsibilities:

Support teaching and learning across a range of subjects.

Foster a warm, inclusive and respectful classroom atmosphere.

Support the implementation of our positive behaviour strategies.

Uphold and model our school virtues: Kindness, Curiosity, and Courage.

Work in close partnership with teachers, families and the wider school community.

The ideal candidate will:

Be nurturing, reliable and committed to inclusive education.

Share our passion for helping every child reach their full potential.

Be flexible, reflective and eager to learn.

Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Embrace the values and Catholic ethos of our school (you do not need to be Catholic to apply).

We can offer:

Enthusiastic children who are curious, independent learners

Excellent personal and professional development opportunities

An experienced and talented team of staff with a supportive Governing Body and wider School Church community

The opportunity to be involved in the wider life of our Trust

If you would like further information or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office at enquiries@stgeorges.npcat.org.uk 

  Closing date: Tuesday 10th November 2026, 9am

Interview date: Week commencing 16th November 2026

Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. The successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.

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 George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 204 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-george-s-catholic-primary-school-a-catholic-voluntary-academy-york

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