Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Salary:   £25,989 - £26,403 pro rata (actual salary: £21,876 - £22,225)

Hours:   37 per week, Term Time Only 

Contract Type:  Fixed Term from October 2026 until 31st August 2027

Location:   Christ the King Catholic Primary School, Tedder Avenue, Thornaby, TS17 9HY

Exciting opportunity to work in our new 2-year-old nursery provision opening September 2026

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.

This position is to work in the 2 year old provision and applicants must hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-list-uk-only  

Christ the King 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 Helen Lickess, Executive Head of School on 01642 765639 or email the school at [email protected] for further information.  

  Closing date: Friday 4th September 2026, 9am

Interview date: Week commencing 7th September 2026