Teaching Assistant - Grade 5

St Nicholas Catholic High School; Northwich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

St Nicholas Catholic High School in Northwich is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. The role supports students in mainstream lessons or in our Autistic Resource Centre, contributing to a caring, inclusive learning environment.

This fixed-term contract runs from November 2026 to the end of the 2026/27 academic year. The salary ranges from £26,847 to £29,071 (pro-rated for 32 hours/week over 39 weeks).

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant.
• Meet the criteria in the attached Person Specification and Job Description.
• Ability to support students in mainstream classes or in the Autistic Resource Centre.

Responsibilities

• Support students in mainstream education and in the Autistic Resource Centre.
• Contribute to a caring, inclusive learning environment.

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.