Key Role Information

Salary
£25,989 - £26,403 pro rata (actual salary £14,042 - £14,266)
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
12/10/2026 09:00
Interview
Week commencing 12/10/2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Grade E
Department
St Mary's (Richmond)
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
23.75
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Required: As soon as possible

Salary: £25,989 - £26,403 pro rata (actual salary £14,042 - £14,266)

Hours: 23.75 hours per week, Term Time Only split over 5 days: 7.20am to 9.30am and 3.15pm to 6.00pm, except Friday, when the finish time is 5.45pm

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Cross Lanes, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7DZ


St Mary’s Primary School Richmond is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Breakfast and Afterschool Assistant (Level 3). We are looking for someone 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.

Within the role there will be opportunities for further training and development. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Headteacher. You will be suitably qualified to at least a full and relevant Level 3 qualification. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification enclosed. 

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.

The successful candidate will:

  1. Have experience of working with children
  2. Have excellent standards of literacy, numeracy and spoken English
  3. Support pupils’ learning needs
  4. Demonstrate excellent behaviour management and communication skills to support pupils with different needs and abilities
  5. Work flexibly and be committed to ensuring a wide range of fun, creative and engaging activities

 We offer you:

  1. A welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos;
  2. Well behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning and coming to school;
  3. A welcoming and supportive staff team;
  4. Supportive and dedicated parents and governors;
  5. Opportunities for your own Continuous Professional Development. 

If you require any further information 

Closing date: Monday 12th October 2026, 9am

Interview date: Week commencing 12th October 2026



Skills

Experience

Experience working with children of relevant ageessential
Use of other equipment technology e.g. interactive whiteboard, video, photocopieressential
Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislationessential
Basic understanding of child development and learning essential
Ability to relate well to children and adultsessential
Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within theseessential
An understanding of safeguarding and Child Protection issuesessential

Personal Attributes

A caring and sensitive attitude towards pupils and parents essential
Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm and sensitivity whilst working with others.essential
High expectations of staff and pupils.essential
Flexible and willing to be involved in the extended life of the school and the wider community.essential
Willingness to embrace the Catholic nature of the school.essential

Qualifications

Good level of English and Mathsessential
Approved full and relevant Level 3 childcare/early years qualificationessential
Paediatric First Aidessential
Recent safeguarding training

St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Richmond)

Jane White

enquiries@smr.npcat.org.uk

Cross Lanes
Richmond
North Yorkshire
DL10 7DZ

Safeguarding Information

Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. The successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.