Teaching Assistant Level 2

St Cuthbert's RC High School; Buersil Head; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

St Cuthberts Roman Catholic High School seeks a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to support teachers and students within the classroom. The role involves assisting with learning activities and ensuring access to education for all pupils.

The post is permanent and part-time (32 hours per week, term time only + 5 days). Start date is ASAP with a closing date of 15 November 2026. The school emphasises safeguarding and inclusive practice within a Catholic trust environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with and/or caring for children.
• Ability to organise and manage learning activities to keep children safe.
• Awareness of and commitment to inclusion in a school setting.
• Awareness and understanding of school curriculum.
• Ability to establish fair, respectful relationships with children and young people.
• Ability to recognise and respect parents' and carers' contributions.
• Demonstrate and promote positive values and behaviour in pupils.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Classroom management

Inclusion focus

Curriculum knowledge

Relationships with pupils

Parent engagement

Positive behavior

Teamwork

Job description

Post Title: Teaching Assistant Level 2

Responsible to: Headteacher

Location: St Cuthberts Roman Catholic High School

Salary: Grade 3 scp 5 6 Actual Salary £19,833- £20,148 (£26,427- £26,847 FTE)

Term of Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Term Time Only + 5 days

Hours per week: Part Time 32 hours per week

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: 15th November 2026

St Cuthberts Roman Catholic High School are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust

It is expected at Level 2 that the postholder will work under the direction of teaching staff and may be responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan to enable access to learning which will be in addition to undertaking the core duties of supporting the teacher, students and the school.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values - One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

We are seeking an individual who has:

• Experience of working with &/or caring for children.


• The ability to organise and manage learning activities in way which keep children safe.


• Awareness of, and commitment to inclusion in a school setting.


• Awareness and understanding of school curriculum.


• The ability to establish fair, respectful, trusting, supportive and constructive relationships with children and young people.


• The ability to recognise and respect contribution that parents and carer can make to the development and wellbeing of children and young people.


• Demonstrate and promote positive value, attitudes and behaviour you expect from pupils with whom you work


• High expectation of all pupils; respect for their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds; and commitment to raising their educational achievements with a commitment to helping them fulfil their potential.


• Ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities


• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues


• Improve own knowledge and practice by participating in professional reviews.

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff


• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.


• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.


• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.


• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.


• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.


• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.


• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team


• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution


• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.

Shortlisting date: WC 16th November 2026

Interview date: TBC

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*