Key Role Information

Salary
£25,583 pro rata (actual salary: £17,922)
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
30/10/2026 09:00
Interview
5 November 2026
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Grade D
Department
St Margaret Clitherow's
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
30.00
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Required: January 2027                  

Salary: £25,583 pro rata (actual salary: £17,922)

Hours: 30 per week, Term Time Only plus 1 week  

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: St Margaret Clitherow’s Catholic Primary School, St Margaret’s Grove, South Bank, Middlesbrough, TS6 6TE


We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking teaching assistant to provide support for teaching and learning in our friendly and inclusive school. The successful candidate will have a clear commitment to promoting the well-being of the children in our care and to raising standards.

St Margaret Clitherow’s Catholic Primary School is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 plus staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trusts in the UK.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:

  1. Will promote our friendly Catholic ethos, and will work as part of a committed team.
  2. Will be an excellent practitioner with high expectations for children in their care.
  3. Can provide tailored support to a child in both the classroom and individual settings.
  4. Will have a commitment to inclusion, innovation and creativity
  5. Has experience of supporting children with a range of special educational needs, including children on the autistic spectrum.
  6. Can work closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals to support pupil progress.
  7. Can use initiative to adapt approaches in order to support a child’s learning needs.
  8. Will contribute towards creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
  9. Can support pupils with personal care and physical needs where required.
  10. Has the ability to form positive, professional and effective relationships with colleagues across school, other professionals and parents/carers.

We can offer:

  1. A strong Catholic ethos.
  2. Happy and enthusiastic pupils, who are eager to learn and who benefit from an enriched, extended curriculum.
  3. Hard working and dedicated colleagues.
  4. Good professional development opportunities.
  5. Supportive governors and parents who want the very best for our school.

If you would like any further information about this position or to arrange a visit to the school please contact the school office on 01642 835370.


Closing date: Friday 30th October 2026 by 9am

Interview: Thursday 5th November 2026



Skills

CPD / Training

Recent safeguarding training
Appropriate first aid training

Experience

Working with children of relevant ageessential
Effective use of ICT to support learningessential
Use of other equipment technology e.g. interactive whiteboard, video, photocopieressential
Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislationessential
General understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes e.g. phonicsessential
Basic understanding of child development and learning essential
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunitiesessential
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

Personal Attributes

Committed, Enthusiastic, Organised, Flexible, Patient, Resourceful, Empatheticessential
An understanding of the Catholic ethos of NPCATessential
An understanding of safeguarding and child protection requirementsessential

Qualifications

Good level of English and Mathsessential
Level 2 qualification for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experienceessential
Training in the relevant area e.g. literacyessential

St Margaret Clitherow's Catholic Primary School

School Office

enquiries@smc.npcat.org.uk

St Margaret's Grove
Middlesbrough
South Bank
TS6 6TA

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.