Required: As soon as possible
Contract Type: Fixed term up to 31st August 2025
Salary: Grade E, SCP 6-7 (Actual Salary £18,818 - £19,117)
Hours: 32 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 1 week
Location: St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Cross Lanes, Richmond, DL10 7DZ
St Mary’s Primary School, Richmond is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and caring Specialist Teaching Assistant. We are looking for someone who can support the teaching and learning of all our pupils as well as the expertise to support pupils on a 1:1 basis who have an Education Health Care Plan.
St Mary’s 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 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, the Trust is one of the North-East’s largest Catholic Trusts.
Within the role there will be opportunities for further training and development. The
successful candidate will work under the direction of the Headteacher.
Applicants will have:
- The ability to establish excellent relationships with children and promoting aspirational achievement and progress for all groups of pupils including children with Special Educational Needs
- Excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team
- A good standard of education including Maths and English
- A teaching assistant qualification or equivalent qualification or experience
IT skills
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
Closing date: Monday 6th January 2025 by 9am
Interview date: To be confirmed
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.