Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

All Saints Catholic School York; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

All Saints Catholic Secondary School in York is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide in-class support for a wide range of pupils. The role is 27.5 hours per week, term-time only plus 1 week, on a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027.

The salary is £26,427 per annum pro rata, with an actual salary of £16,970. The successful candidate will assist the class teacher, motivate students to achieve their potential and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support to students.
• Support the teacher in delivering learning opportunities.
• Help maintain student independence.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with young people

Job description

Required:As soon as possible

Salary: £26,427 pro rata (actual salary: £16,970)

Hours:27.5 per week, Term Time Only plus 1 week

Contract Type:Fixed term until 31st August 2027

Location:All Saints Catholic Secondary School, Mill Mount, York, YO24 1BJ

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Teaching Assistant to provide in-class support. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and successful team working with a wide variety of young people. This role requires energy and the ability to motivate students to achieve their maximum potential while maintaining and developing their independence.

Suitable candidates must be kind and caring, be flexible, organised and preferably have experience of working with young people.

All Saints Catholic Secondary School is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 plus staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK. 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.

The successful candidate will:

1. Put children’s safety and wellbeing first
2. Have high expectations of learning and behaviour
3. Support the teacher in providing learning opportunities to ensure all children reach their potential
4. Be highly motivated with a commitment to securing the best outcomes for all children
5. Be actively involved in all aspects of school life

We can offer:

1. A welcoming school with very friendly, support and enthusiastic staff
2. Enthusiastic and happy children with very high standards of behaviour
3. A Leadership Team with a strong vision and determination to ensure the school maintains
4. ‘outstanding’ status
5. A strong commitment to CPD
6. Dedicated, supportive Governors, Parish and Parish community

We are a City Centre-based school with good transport links and an on-site car park.

For any further information please contact Caroline Young, SENCO on 01904 647877.

Closing date: Thursday 26th November 2026, 9am

Interview date: Week commencing 30th November 2026