Teaching Assistant Level 3

Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary, Redcar, North Yorkshire, TS10 1PJ

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 1 week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,989 - £26,403 pro rata (actual salary: £22,455 - £22,812)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Level 3 Teaching Assistant who is committed to making a difference to the lives of our children.

The successful candidate will:

• Support the learning of students to ensure they make good progress

• Have high levels of enthusiasm, energy, resilience and determination

• Be ambitious with a desire to work in a dynamic organisation

• Be committed to the ethos and culture of Sacred Heart

To work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Staff may also supervise whole classes occasionally (e.g During immediate short-term absence of teacher whilst longer term plans are made) or for short periods with teacher’s planning provided (eg to cover meetings).

What the school offers its staff

Sacred Heart is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 38 schools, and two vibrant Sixth Form Colleges. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, NPCAT is now one of the largest multi-academy trusts in the UK.

In return we can offer:

• A strong Catholic ethos where everyone is valued

• Happy, enthusiastic and friendly pupils

• Highly experienced and committed staff

• Supportive and committed governors and parents

• Commitment to continuing professional development

Additional benefits include access to:

• Vivup - Lifestyle savings - store discounts

• Vivup - Discounted gym membership

• Vivup - Cycle scheme

• Full wellbeing package

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.

Upload additional documents

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

SHS154 Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary School - Closing Date 4.1.26.pdf - 1.49 MB (opens in new tab)

About Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 743 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary website
• Email address: leighton.e@npcat.org.uk
• Phone number: 01642 487100
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sacred-heart-catholic-secondary

Arranging a visit to Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary

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

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