Teaching Assistant

St Nicholas Catholic High School; Northwich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

St Nicholas Catholic High School in Hartford, Northwich, is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (Grade 5) to support pupils in mainstream classes and our Autistic Resource Centre. This fixed-term, part-time role starts September 2026, with a 32-hour week across 39 weeks per year.

Salary is £25,989 to £28,142 (FTE), pro-rated for 32 hours, with end date of 21 July 2027. The school values well-being, professional growth and a supportive environment.

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Grade 5 at St Nicholas Catholic High School

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• Job Reference: EDV/2026/SNCHS/04517
• Location: Greenbank Lane, Hartford, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1JW
• Contract Type: Fixed Term
• Contract Term: Part-Time
• Salary: £25,989.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE)
• Actual salary: to be pro-rated
• Fixed Term End Date: Wed 21st Jul, 2027
• Closing Date: 9:00am, Fri 18th Sep, 2026
• Start Date: September 2026 / TBC
• Positions Available: 1
• Interview Date(s): W/C 21 September 2026

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About this Role

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 September / October 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 £25,989 - £28,142, 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 Friday 18 September 2026.

This contract is on a Fixed Term basis (in the first instance) from September / October 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 £25,989 - £28,142, to be pro-rated based on

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