Teaching Assistant Level 2

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Littleborough, Lancashire, OL15 8DU

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  31 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours per week TTO + 4 days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 3, scp 5-6, £19,400 - £19,707 (£25,583-£25,989 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Mary's RC Primary School are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant - Level 2. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust as it continues its journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

Our Vision:

We believe that every child is a gift from God.  Therefore, we aim to provide an outstanding and happy Catholic education which develops the ‘whole child’ whilst enabling them to reach their full potential.

Our Mission Statement:

We love God…so we follow the examples of Jesus

We love learning…so we always do our very best

If you are passionate about making a difference, eager to contribute to a vibrant school community, and ready to support our continued growth, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Has experience of working with children in a paid or voluntary capacity/ in an educational setting
• Has an awareness and basic knowledge of school curriculum
• Has the ability to liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers, recognising role in pupils’ learning
• Has the ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities
• Has the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

6.1 Teaching Assistant Level 2 JD.pdf - 256 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 200 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-roman-catholic-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy-littleborough

Arranging a visit to St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stoccat.org.uk.

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