Key Role Information

Salary
£3,053.00 - 3,102.00
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Temporary
Closing
20/11/2026 09:00
Interview
TBC
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
E
Department
St Joseph's (Pickering)
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
5.00
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Required:          January 2027Salary: £26,847 - £27,274 pro rata (actual salary £3,053 - £3,102)Hours: 5 Hours per week, Term Time OnlyContract Type: Temporary Location: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Swansea Lane, Pickering, YO18 8AR 


St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Breakfast Club 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 Joseph'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 would like any further information about this position or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Mr G Eddy, Executive Headteacher on enquiries@sjp.npcat.org.uk.



Closing date: Friday 20th November 2026, 9am

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

Skills

CPD / Training

First Aid training/training as appropriate.essential

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

Personal Attributes

Ability to relate well to children and adultsessential
Basic understanding of development and learningessential
Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within theseessential
Caring 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
An understanding of the Catholic ethos of NPCATessential
An understanding of safeguarding and child protection requirementsessential

Qualifications

Good numeracy/literacy skillsessential
Level 2 qualification for Teaching Assistant or equivalent or experience.essential
Paediatric First Aidessential

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Pickering)

Ged Eddy

enquiries@sjp.npcat.org.uk

Swainsea Lane
Pickering
North Yorkshire
YO18 8AR

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.