Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Middlesbrough, TS7 0PZ

2 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  14 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: 25 hours per week, 8.30am-11.30am & 1pm-3pm, Term Time Only
• Contract type: Fixed term - 31/08/2026
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583 pro rata
• Actual salary: £14,550 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Trust and Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Teaching Assistant to work under the established EYFS team in Nursery. The successful candidate will implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups in the classroom.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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SBER072 EYFS Teaching Assistant Level 2 - St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School - Closing 14.11.25.pdf - 1.48 MB (opens in new tab)

About St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 229 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: enquiries@stbernadettes.npcat.org.uk
• Phone number: 01642 310198
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-bernadette-s-catholic-primary-school-middlesbrough

Arranging a visit to St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

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

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