14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    26 June 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    12 June 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

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

20,415.00 - 20,709.00

Teaching Assistant (Level 3) + Breakfast & After School Club job summary

Contract Type:          Maternity Cover for up to 1 year


Teaching Assistant Level 3:

Salary:   £25,989 - £26,403 pro rata (actual salary: £18,477 - £18,771)  

Hours: 31 hours and 15 minutes per week, Term Time Only 


Breakfast & After School Club Assistant Level 2:

Salary: £25,583 pro rata (actual salary: £1,938)

Hours: 3 hours and 20 minutes per week, Term Time Only 


The Trust and Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Teaching Assistant 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.  This role will also involve covering Breakfast & After School Club. 


The successful candidate will have a full and relevant Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification enclosed.


St Paulinus Catholic Primary School is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT), a family of 38 schools and 2 sixth forms from across the Diocese of Middlesbrough. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, the Trust is one of the North-East’s largest Catholic Trusts.


The successful candidate will:


  • Have experience of working with children
  • Have excellent standards of literacy, numeracy and spoken English
  • Support pupils’ learning needs
  • Demonstrate excellent behaviour management and communication skills to support pupils with different needs and abilities
  • Work flexibly and be committed to ensuring a wide range of fun, creative and engaging activities


In return we will offer:


  • A welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos;
  • Well behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning and coming to school;
  • A welcoming and supportive staff team;
  • Supportive and dedicated parents and governors;
  • Opportunities for your own Continuous Professional Development.


If you would like any further information about this position or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Claire Cunningham, Trust Business Manager on 01642 455309.



  Closing date: Friday 26th June 2026, 9am

Interview date: To Be Confirmed



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.
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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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About Saint Paulinus Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

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

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