Key Role Information

Salary
£18,182.00 - 18,425.00
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
27/11/2026 09:00
Interview
TBC
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
E
Department
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School
Key stage
Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
30.00
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role


Required:      As soon as possible     

Location:       Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, Hamilton Drive, York, YO24 4JW

Contract Type:  Fixed Term until 31st August 2027


Specialist Teaching Assistant (Level 2):

Salary:            £26,847 - £27,274 pro rata (actual salary: £15,269 - £15,512)

Hours:                         25 hours per week, Term Time Only


Lunchtime Supervisor:

Salary: £25,614 pro rata (actual salary: £2,913)

Hours: 5 hours per week, Term Time Only






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


Our Lady Queen of Martyrs 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.

Visits to the school are very welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01904 806093 or email the school at enquiries@olqm.npcat.org.uk 


  Closing date: Friday 27th November 2026 2026, 9am

Interview date: To be confirmed


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.


Skills

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

Personal Attributes

Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunitiesessential
Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within theseessential
Ability to relate well to children and adultsessential

Qualifications

Level 2 qualification for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experienceessential
Training in the relevant area e.g. literacyessential

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School

Nicola Rumbolt

enquiries@olqm.npcat.org.uk

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School
Hamilton Drive
York
North Yorkshire
YO24 4JW

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.