Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - Early Years

St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7DZ

34 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 per week, Term Time Only plus 1 week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 31/08/2026
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583 pro rata
• Actual salary: £19,415 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Mary’s Primary School Richmond is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant. We are looking for someone who has the vision and drive to make a significant impact in school and is committed to making a difference to the lives of our children.

Within the role there will be opportunities for further training and development. Thesuccessful candidate will work under the direction of the Headteacher.

We are looking for a new member of our team who will:

• Put children's safety and wellbeing first;

• Have the vision and drive to make a significant impact in our school;

• Have high expectations of learning and behaviour;

• Support the teacher in providing learning opportunities to ensure all children reach their potential;

• Be highly motivated with a commitment to securing the best outcomes for all children;

• Be actively involved in all aspects of school life.

To work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos;

• Children who respect, care and value one another;

• Children who are polite, well behaved and enthusiastic learners;

• A dedicated and enthusiastic staff team;

• Supportive parents and governors;

• Opportunities for Continued Professional Development

Additional benefits include access to:

• Vivup - Lifestyle savings - store discounts

• Vivup - Discounted gym membership

• Vivup - Cycle scheme

• Full wellbeing package

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

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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SMR065 EYFS Teaching Assistant Level 2 - St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Richmond - Closing 5.1.26.pdf - 1.55 MB (opens in new tab)

About St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 199 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy website
• Email address: Mackle.f@smr.npcat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-a-catholic-voluntary-academy-richmond

Arranging a visit to St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

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