Teaching Assistant (Level 3) + Breakfast & After School Club

Contract Type:          Maternity Cover for up to 1 year

Teaching Assistant Level 3:

Salary:   £25,989 - £26,403 pro rata (actual salary: £18,477 - £18,771)  

Hours: 31 hours and 15 minutes per week, Term Time Only 

Breakfast & After School Club Assistant Level 2:

Salary: £25,583 pro rata (actual salary: £1,938)

Hours: 3 hours and 20 minutes per week, Term Time Only 

The Trust and Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Teaching Assistant 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.  This role will also involve covering Breakfast & After School Club. 

The successful candidate will have a full and relevant Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification enclosed.

St Paulinus 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:

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

In return we will offer:

• A welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos;
• Well behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning and coming to school;
• A welcoming and supportive staff team;
• Supportive and dedicated parents and governors;
• 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 Claire Cunningham, Trust Business Manager on 01642 455309.

  Closing date: Friday 26th June 2026, 9am

Interview date: To Be Confirmed