18 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    10 October 2025 at 1pm

  • Date listed

    22 September 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time, full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£25,989.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant Level 2B job summary

Thank you for your interest in the post of Teaching Assistant Level 2B at St Wulstan’s & St Edmund’s Catholic Academy. The Governors, staff and children at St Wulstan’s & St Edmund’s Catholic Academy are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Level 2B to join our team.

This is a permanent position for 32.5 hours per week. The working pattern each week will be Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm.

We are specifically looking for a level 2 teaching assistant with experience in Key Stage 2, and experience of working with SEN children would be advantageous.

Our collective goal is to endow a lifelong love of learning in all our students following the life and teaching of Jesus Christ. We strive to develop the intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual aspects of the child with the values of the Gospel underpinning all aspects of school life.

If you are an enthusiastic teaching assistant with a passion for making a difference to the lives of young people, we look forward to hearing from you.

At present, we have 199 children on roll aged between 3 and 11 within our school and nursery. St Wulstan’s & St Edmund’s Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The posts are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced disclosure from DBS. You do not need to be Catholic to apply for this role, we welcome applicants from every background.

Please refer to the application pack for the job description, person specification and further details.

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:

DBS
Medical clearance
Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

Closing date for applications: Friday 10th October 2025 - midday
Shortlisting date: Monday 13th October 2025
Interview date: Monday 20th October 2025

Post Details:
Grade: Lancashire pay Grade 5, scale point range 6 to 11
Salary: £25,989.00 to £28,142.00 (pro-rata)
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Hours: 32.5 per week
Required: As soon as possible

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

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors.

All posts are subject to:
● DBS
● Medical clearance
● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

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.

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About St Wulstan's and St Edmund's Catholic Academy

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
207 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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School location

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