Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Job Advert - TA2 Required: As soon as possible Salary: £25,583 pro rata (actual salary: £4,365) Hours: 7.5 per week, Term Time Only Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st August 2027 Location: St George’s Catholic Primary School, 1 Winterscale Street, York, YO10 4BT

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and proactive Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and dedicated team. You will work alongside class teachers to deliver engaging learning experiences, provide targeted support to pupils, and help maintain our calm, child-centred environment. This role will include Breakfast club duties and Lunchtime cover. St George’s is a joyful, family-friendly Roman Catholic primary school in the heart of York. Rooted in the values of Kindness, Curiosity and Courage, we are dedicated to helping every child “be the best that they can be – together.” With exceptional outdoor spaces, a nurturing atmosphere, and a strong sense of community, our school is a calm and creative oasis for learning. Catholic schools are welcoming places to pupils and members of staff from all faiths and none. More than a quarter of a million pupils and almost half of teachers in Catholic schools are not of the Catholic Faith.

Key responsibilities:

Support teaching and learning across a range of subjects. Foster a warm, inclusive and respectful classroom atmosphere. Support the implementation of our positive behaviour strategies. Uphold and model our school virtues: Kindness, Curiosity, and Courage. Work in close partnership with teachers, families and the wider school community.

The ideal candidate will:

Be nurturing, reliable and committed to inclusive education. Share our passion for helping every child reach their full potential. Be flexible, reflective and eager to learn. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Embrace the values and Catholic ethos of our school (you do not need to be Catholic to apply).

We can offer:

Enthusiastic children who are curious, independent learners Excellent personal and professional development opportunities An experienced and talented team of staff with a supportive Governing Body and wider School Church community The opportunity to be involved in the wider life of our Trust If you would like further information or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office at enquiries@stgeorges.npcat.org.uk Closing date: Tuesday 10th November 2026, 9am Interview date: Week commencing 16th November 2026 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.