Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS3 6PX

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,847 - £27,274 pro rata (actual salary: £3,970 - £4,033)

Teaching Assistant (Level 3) job summary

Required: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £26,847 - £27,274 pro rata (actual salary: £3,970 - £4,033)  

Hours: 6.5 per week (1 day per week), Term Time Only

Location: St Alphonsus Catholic Primary School, Cadogan Street, North Ormesby, Middlesbrough, TS3 6PX

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. The position will be based in our Early Years department. The successful candidate will have a full and relevant Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification. 

St Alphonsus 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.

  Closing date: Friday 27th November 2026, 9am

Interview date: To be confirmed

If you would like any further information about this position, please contact the school office at enquiries@stalphonsus.npcat.org.uk 

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 St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 233 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-alphonsus-catholic-primary-school

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