Teaching Assistant

Required: As soon as possible Salary: £25,583 pro rata (actual salary: £8,002) Hours: 13.75 per week, Term Time Only Contract Type: Maternity Cover Location: St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Rosecroft Lane, Loftus, TS13 4PZ We are seeking to appoint an organised, creative and enthusiastic person to support our Breakfast Club provision as soon as possible from 8am – 8.45am Monday- Friday and then work as a teaching Assistant in our school until 11am each day. You will be suitably qualified to at least a full and relevant Level 2 qualification. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification enclosed. St Joseph’s 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: Have experience of working with children Have excellent standards of literacy, numeracy and spoken English Support pupils’ learning needs Demonstrate excellent behaviour management and communication skills to support pupils with different needs and abilities Work flexibly and be committed to ensuring a wide range of fun, creative and engaging activities We can offer: A welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos Well behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning and coming to school A welcoming and supportive staff team Supportive and dedicated parents and governors Opportunities for your own Continuous Professional Development If you would like any further information please do not hesitate to contact the school on enquiries@stjosephs.npcat.org.uk Closing date: Friday 11th September 2026, 9am Interview date: Wednesday 16th September 2026