Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9JP

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  October 2026

• Closing date

  4 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,989 - £26,403 pro rata (actual salary: £21,876 - £22,225)

Teaching Assistant (Level 3) job summary

 

            

Salary:  £25,989 - £26,403 pro rata (actual salary: £21,876 - £22,225)

Hours:  37 per week, Term Time Only 

Contract Type: Fixed Term from October 2026 until 31st August 2027

Location:  Christ the King Catholic Primary School, Tedder Avenue, Thornaby, TS17 9HY

Exciting opportunity to work in our new 2-year-old nursery provision opening September 2026

The trust and governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and highly motivated level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and hardworking team. The candidate should have the vision and drive to make a significant impact in school and be committed to making a difference to the lives of our children.

This position is to work in the 2 year old provision and applicants must hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-list-uk-only 

Christ the King Catholic Primary School is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT), a family of 38 schools that includes two sixth forms and a football academy. With more than 12,300 students and 1,500 staff, NPCAT is now one of the largest multi-academy trusts in the UK. 

The successful candidate will:

Embrace and uphold the vision and ethos of our Catholic school;

Be able to support in the delivery of high-quality learning experiences;

Have high expectations of learning and behaviour;

Be able to communicate sensitively with parents/carers;

Have excellent standards of literacy, numeracy and spoken English;

Support pupils’ learning needs;

Have a desire to be involved in all aspects of school life.

We offer you:

A welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos;

Well behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning and coming to school and are a pleasure to be with;

A welcoming and supportive staff team;

Supportive and dedicated parents and governors;

Opportunities for your own Continuous Professional Development. 

 

Visits to the school are very welcome and encouraged. Please contact Helen Lickess, Executive Head of School on 01642 765639 or email the school at enquiries@ctk.npcat.org.uk for further information.  

  Closing date: Friday 4th September 2026, 9am

Interview date: Week commencing 7th September 2026

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

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.

About Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 360 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/christ-the-king-roman-catholic-primary-school-a-voluntary-catholic-academy

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