Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

North East Combined Authority; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Middlesbrough is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a hardworking team. The role supports pupils across all primary phases, with a focus on vulnerable groups and those with additional needs, in a Catholic ethos setting.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, capable of building supportive relationships with children, parents and staff.

Qualifications

• Be confident working with children across all Primary phases
• Show a strong commitment to the Catholic ethos and values of our school
• Have high expectations of 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 relationships with children, their parents and others involved
• Demonstrate excellent behaviour management and communication skills
• Be committed to promoting self-esteem in our children
• Enjoy working as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Support learning across all Primary phases for a diverse pupil group
• Work with individual and small groups to raise attainment and confidence
• Assist with planning, delivery and assessment in line with school policies
• contribute to positive behaviour management and classroom routines
• Maintain effective communication with parents and colleagues
• Support inclusion of pupils with additional needs
• Collaborate with teaching staff to develop engaging activities

Job description

Required: As soon as possible

Salary: £25,583 pro rata (actual salary: £17,460)

Hours: 30 per week, Term Time Only

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 2NT

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School wishes to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a hardworking, motivated and enthusiastic team. The ideal candidate will be positive and proactive with the ability to inspire children to learn particularly the most vulnerable and those with additional needs. The ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator and have the ability to build supportive relationships within a team of established Teaching Assistants.

St Joseph’s is a caring and supportive school, where we celebrate the achievement of all our pupils and strive towards continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be supportive of our Catholic ethos and who will contribute in a positive and proactive way towards the distinctive nature of our school.

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic AcademyTrust (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:

• 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

We can offer you:

• Hardworking, dedicated supportive colleagues
• A strong Catholic ethos
• A friendly and passionate team who are dedicated to maintaining high standards
• A commitment to continuous professional development

Closing date: Monday 12th October 2026, 9am

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. The successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.