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Teaching Assistant - Grade 5

St Nicholas Catholic High School · Northwich · Cheshire West and Chester

Job description

Teaching Assistant (AA:AE-5052) - (Grade 5)

Our Mission Statement

We aspire to embrace the Gospel and its values,

Celebrating uniqueness and diversity.

Our learning, within an enterprise culture, is based upon trust and respect

Which define our relationship within the world family.

Everyone Matters.

St Nicholas Catholic High School offers an inclusive, caring and supportive community where both our students and employees’ matter. We are committed to promoting well-being, professional growth and a positive working environment.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant who is passionate about making a difference to children’s lives. Your application should demonstrate how your experience to date and relevant qualifications meet the criteria listed in the attached Person Specification and Job Description.

This contract is on a Fixed Term basis (in the first instance) from November 2026 until the end of the 2026/7 academic year. The role will be a mixture of supporting students in either mainstream education, or in our Autistic Resource Centre.

Grade 5, SCP 06-11 Gross Annual Salary Range £26,847 - £29,071, to be pro-rated based on

32 hours a week, Monday-Friday 8.30am start, 39 weeks per year.

Closing date for applications is 9am Monday 02 November 2026.

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About this school

St Nicholas Catholic High School

Voluntary aided school · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Good
Pupils
1,220
Avg teacher salary
£50,037
Pupil:teacher ratio
17.5:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, CW8 1JW

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Salary
£26,847.00 - £29,071.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary between £20038 and £21698
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
13 October 2026
Closing date
2 November 2026

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