Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

SAMpeople; Sunderland; In loco; GBP 27.000 - 28.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary School in Redcar is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant. The role is permanent, 32.5 hours per week, term-time only plus 1 week, with salary £26,847–£27,274 pro rata (actual £20,375–£20,699).

The post requires confidence with Primary-age pupils, strong numeracy/literacy, and commitment to the school’s Catholic ethos within the NPCAT trust. Training and safeguarding are essential.

Competenze

• Very good numeracy/literacy skills essential
• Training in the relevant area e.g. literacy or curriculum area essential
• Recent safeguarding training
• Appropriate first aid training

Mansioni

• Be confident working with children across all Primary phases
• Support learning and participation in lessons
• Promote Catholic ethos and values of NPCAT
• Develop positive relationships with children and parents
• Demonstrate strong behaviour management and communication
• Work as part of a hardworking, supportive team

Conoscenze

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Safeguarding training

First aid training

Formazione

Level 3 qualification for Teaching Assistants

Descrizione del lavoro

Required: As soon as possible Salary: £26,847 - £27,274 pro rata (actual salary: £20,375 - £20,699) Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 1 week Contract Type: Permanent Location: Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary School, Mersey Road, Redcar, TS10 1PJ

Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary School is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (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.

We are looking for a teaching assistant who:

• 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
• 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:

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

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

If you would like any further information about this position or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Merrol Hay, Business Manager at [e-mail].

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.

Skills

CPD / Training

Very good numeracy/literacy skills essential

Training in the relevant area e.g. literacy and/or in particular curriculum or specific learning area e.g. bi-lingual, sign language, dyslexia, ICT, maths, English, CACHE etc. essential

Recent safeguarding training

Appropriate first aid training

Experience

Working with children of relevant age essential

Personal Attributes

Can use ICT effectively to support learning essential

Use of other equipment technology – video, photocopier essential

Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation essential

Working knowledge of national/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes essential

Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes essential

Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities essential

Ability to relate well to children and adults essential

Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these essential

Organised essential

An understanding of the Catholic ethos of NPCAT essential

An understanding of safeguarding and child protection requirements essential

Qualifications

Level 3 qualification for Teaching Assistants or willingness to work towards essential

Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary School

Merrol Hay

[e-mail]

Mersey Road
Redcar
North Yorkshire
TS10 1PJ

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.

Key Role Information

Job type Part Time

Contract type Permanent

Closing 15/11/2026 09:00

Interview TBC

Contract term TTO - Term time only

Pay grade E

Department Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary School, Redcar