13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    5 February 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    23 January 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant
  • Other support roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: Teaching Assistant: 30 hours per week, Term Time Only Lunchtime Supervisor: 2.5 hours per week, Term Time Only

Contract type

Fixed term - 31/08/2026

Actual salary

£18,870

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and caringTeaching Assistant, which will include Lunchtime supervision responsibilities. We are looking for someone who can support the teaching and learning of all our pupils.

Applications are invited from candidates who have:

  • The ability to establish excellent relationships with children and promoting aspirational achievement and progress for all groups of pupils including children with Special Educational Needs

  • Excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team

  • A good standard of education including maths and English

  • A teaching assistant qualification or equivalent or experience

  • IT skills


What the school offers its staff

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic AcademyTrust, a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300pupils and 1,500 plus staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi AcademyTrust in the UK.

  • 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


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.

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

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
213 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01653 692274

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

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

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