Inspiring Primary Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Middlesbrough is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a hardworking, motivated team. The role focuses on supporting learning, particularly for vulnerable pupils, with strong Catholic ethos and excellent communication within a team.

The successful candidate will work 30 hours per week, term time only, with a pro rata salary of £25,583 (actual £17,460). Closing date is 12 October 2026, 9am. Contact Head of School Kate Moody for details.

Qualifications

• Be confident working with children across all Primary phases
• Show a strong commitment to the distinctive Catholic ethos and values of our school
• Have high expectations of children’s attainment, progress and behaviour
• Has previous successful TA experience
• Demonstrate excellent Numeracy and Literacy skills
• Be able to enhance existing provision to support learning and participation
• Develop and maintain effective and supportive relationships with children, their parents and those engaged with them
• Demonstrate excellent behaviour management and communication skills
• Be committed to promoting self-esteem in our children
• Enjoy working as part of a team Hardworking, dedicated supportive colleagues

Responsibilities

• Be confident working with children across all Primary phases
• Show a strong commitment to the distinctive Catholic ethos and values of our school
• Have high expectations of children’s attainment, progress and behaviour
• Has previous successful TA experience
• Demonstrate excellent Numeracy and Literacy skills
• Be able to enhance existing provision to support learning and participation
• Develop and maintain effective and supportive relationships with children, their parents and those engaged with them
• Demonstrate excellent behaviour management and communication skills
• Be committed to promoting self-esteem in our children
• Enjoy working as part of a team Hardworking, dedicated supportive colleagues

Job description

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Middlesbrough is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a hardworking, motivated team. The role focuses on supporting learning, particularly for vulnerable pupils, with strong Catholic ethos and excellent communication within a team.

The successful candidate will work 30 hours per week, term time only, with a pro rata salary of £25,583 (actual £17,460). Closing date is 12 October 2026, 9am. Contact Head of School Kate Moody for details.