Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 3,900 - 4,800; Part time

Job summary

St George’s Catholic Primary School in York is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant (TA2) to join a supportive team. You will work alongside class teachers to deliver engaging learning experiences and provide targeted pupil support as well as Breakfast club duties and Lunchtime cover.

The ideal candidate will be nurturing, reliable, and committed to inclusive education, with excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn within our Catholic ethos.

Qualifications

• Be nurturing, reliable and committed to inclusive education.
• Share our passion for helping every child reach their full potential.
• Be flexible, reflective and eager to learn.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Embrace the values and Catholic ethos of our school (you do not need to be Catholic to apply).

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across a range of subjects.
• Foster a warm, inclusive and respectful classroom atmosphere.
• Support the implementation of our positive behaviour strategies.
• Uphold and model our school virtues: Kindness, Curiosity, and Courage.
• Work in close partnership with teachers, families and the wider school community.

Skills

Nurturing

Inclusive education

Flexible

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Job Advert - TA2

Required: As soon as possible

Salary: £25,583 pro rata (actual salary: £4,365)

Hours: 7.5 per week, Term Time Only

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st August 2027

Location: St George’s Catholic Primary School, 1 Winterscale Street, York, YO10 4BT

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and proactive Teaching Assistant to

join our supportive and dedicated team. You will work alongside class teachers to

deliver engaging learning experiences, provide targeted support to pupils, and help

maintain our calm, child-centred environment. This role will include Breakfast club duties and Lunchtime cover.

St George’s is a joyful, family-friendly Roman Catholic primary school in the heart of

York. Rooted in the values of Kindness, Curiosity and Courage, we are dedicated to

helping every child “be the best that they can be – together.” With exceptional outdoor

spaces, a nurturing atmosphere, and a strong sense of community, our school is a calm

and creative oasis for learning.

Catholic schools are welcoming places to pupils and members of staff from all faiths

and none. More than a quarter of a million pupils and almost half of teachers in Catholic

schools are not of the Catholic Faith.

Key responsibilities:

1. Support teaching and learning across a range of subjects.
2. Foster a warm, inclusive and respectful classroom atmosphere.
3. Support the implementation of our positive behaviour strategies.
4. Uphold and model our school virtues: Kindness, Curiosity, and Courage.
5. Work in close partnership with teachers, families and the wider school community.

The ideal candidate will:

1. Be nurturing, reliable and committed to inclusive education.
2. Share our passion for helping every child reach their full potential.
3. Be flexible, reflective and eager to learn.
4. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Embrace the values and Catholic ethos of our school (you do not need to be Catholic to apply).

We can offer:

1. Enthusiastic children who are curious, independent learners
2. Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
3. An experienced and talented team of staff with a supportive Governing Body and wider School Church community
4. The opportunity to be involved in the wider life of our Trust

If you would like further information or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office at [e-mail]

Closing date: Tuesday 10th November 2026, 9am

Interview date: Week commencing 16th November 2026

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.