Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7DB

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 October 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: £25,989 - £26,403 pro rata (actual salary: £13,351- £13,564)

Teaching Assistant (Level 3) job summary

Required: As soon as possible

Salary: £25,989 - £26,403 pro rata (actual salary: £13,351- £13,564)

Hours:,22 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 1 week (4 days per week, to include a Friday. Some flexibility with other days)

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st August 2027

Location: St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Highfield Road, Malton, YO17 7DB

St Mary’s 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.

We are looking for a teaching assistant who:

Be confident working with children across all Primary phases. 

Show a strong commitment to the distinctive Catholic ethos and values of our school

Have high expectations of children’s attainment, progress and behaviour

Has previous successful TA experience

Demonstrate excellent Numeracy and Literacy skills

Be able to enhance existing provision to support learning and participation 

Develop and maintain effective and supportive relationships with children, their parents and those engaged with them

Demonstrate excellent behaviour management and communication skills

Be committed to promoting self-esteem in our children

Enjoy working as part of a team Hardworking, dedicated supportive colleagues

We can offer:

Hardworking, dedicated supportive colleagues

A strong Catholic ethos

A friendly and passionate team who are dedicated to maintaining high standards

A commitment to continuous professional development

  Closing date: Sunday 1st November 2026, 9am

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

If you would like any further information about this position or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Maddy New, Business Manager at enquiries@smm.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 Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 225 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-a-catholic-voluntary-academy-malton

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