Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Middlesbrough, TS8 0TE

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  14 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: 7 Hours Per Week (1 day) Term Time Only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,989 - £26,403
• Actual salary: £4,139 - £4,204

What skills and experience we're looking for

The trust and governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and highly motivated level 3 teaching assistant to join our friendly and hardworking team for one day a week in our Early Years Foundation Stage. The successful applicant must hold a full and relevant level 3 EYFS qualification. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification below for more details. The candidate should also 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.

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.

What the school offers its staff

St Augustine’s 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.

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.

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.

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Upload additional documents

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SAU073 Teaching Assistant Level 3 - St Augustine's Catholic Primary School - Closing 14.11.2025.pdf - 1.52 MB (opens in new tab)

About St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 216 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Augustine's Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: enquiries@staugustines.npcat.org.uk
• Phone number: 01642 599001
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-augustine-s-catholic-primary-school-middlesbrough

Arranging a visit to St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

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

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