Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Required:  As soon as possible

Contract Type:  Permanent

Salary:  £25,989 - £26,403 pro rata (actual salary: £11,086 - £11,262)  

Hours: 18.75 hours per week, Term Time Only 

Location:  St Paulinus Catholic Primary School, The Avenue, Guisborough, TS14 8DN

The Trust and Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Teaching Assistant who has the vision and drive to make a significant impact in school and is committed to making a difference to the lives of our children.  

The successful candidate will have a full and relevant Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

St Paulinus Catholic Primary 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.

The successful candidate will:

1. Have experience of working with children
2. Have excellent standards of literacy, numeracy and spoken English
3. Support pupils’ learning needs
4. Demonstrate excellent behaviour management and communication skills to support pupils with different needs and abilities
5. Work flexibly and be committed to ensuring a wide range of fun, creative and engaging activities

In return we will offer:

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

  Closing date: Monday 19th October 2026, 9am

Interview date: To be confirmed

If you would like any further information about this position, please contact Claire Cunningham, Trust Business Manager at [email protected]