Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant for maternity cover. The post is 28.75 hours per week, term time only, with a pro rata salary. Applicants should have a full Level 3 qualification and be able to support high-quality learning in a caring school community.

Visits are welcome; closing date is 2 October 2026, with interviews on 13 October 2026. Applications should include your certificate for verification purposes.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 qualification is required.
• Proven ability to support in high-quality learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Embrace and uphold the vision and ethos of the Catholic school.
• Support in delivery of high-quality learning experiences.
• Maintain high expectations of learning and behaviour.
• Communicate sensitively with parents/carers.
• Demonstrate excellent standards of literacy, numeracy and spoken English.
• Support pupils’ learning needs.
• Be involved in all aspects of school life.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

English proficiency

Communication with parents

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Required: As soon as possible

Salary: £25,989 - £26,403 pro rata (actual salary: £16,998 - £17,269)

Hours: 28.75 per week, Term Time Only

Contract Type: Maternity Cover for up to 1 year

Location: St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School, Gunnergate Lane, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, TS8 0TE

St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School is a happy, welcoming and caring school where children are known as individuals and nurtured to flourish. Our recent Ofsted inspection celebrated our strong sense of community, ambitious learning and the pride pupils take in their achievements, with parents describing St Augustine’s as “a wonderful school where the children are nurtured and feel part of a family.”

The trust and governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and highly motivated level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and hardworking team. The candidate should have the vision and drive to make a significant impact in school and be committed to making a difference to the lives of our children.

You will be suitably qualified to at least a full and relevant Level 3 qualification. Please submit your certificate with your application for verification purposes. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification enclosed.

St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT), a family of 38 schools that includes two sixth forms and a football academy. With more than 12,300 students and 1,500 staff, NPCAT is now one of the largest multi‑academy trusts in the UK.

The successful candidate will:

1. Embrace and uphold the vision and ethos of our Catholic school;
2. Be able to support in the delivery of high-quality learning experiences;
3. Have high expectations of learning and behaviour;
4. Be able to communicate sensitively with parents/carers;
5. Have excellent standards of literacy, numeracy and spoken English;
6. Support pupils’ learning needs;
7. Have a desire to be involved in all aspects of school life.

We offer you:

1. A welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos;
2. Well behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning and coming to school and are a pleasure to be with;
3. A welcoming and supportive staff team;
4. Supportive and dedicated parents and governors;
5. Opportunities for your own Continuous Professional Development.

Visits to the school are very welcome and encouraged. Please contact Mrs A Whittaker, Trust Business Manager on 01642 599001or email the school at [e-mail]

Closing date: Friday 2nd October 2026, 9am

Interview date: Tuesday 13th October 2026