Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Required:  As soon as possible

Salary: Grade E, SCP 6-7 (Actual salary: £20,644 - £20,990)

Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 1 week

Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st August 2024

Location: St Peter’s Catholic College, Normanby Rd, South Bank, Middlesbrough, TS6 6SP

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented full-time Teaching Assistant who is committed to making a difference to the lives of our students.

St Peter’s Catholic College is part of Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 plus staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK. 

The successful candidate will:

• Promote our friendly Catholic ethos
• Have experience of working with students in KS3/4 and of working in partnership with Teachers and other members of staff.
• Be highly motivated with a commitment to securing the best outcomes for all students
• Have excellent standards of literacy, numeracy and spoken English
• Demonstrate excellent behaviour management and communication skills to support students with different needs and abilities and have high expectations of learning and behaviour for all
• Be actively involved in all aspects of school life

In return we will offer:

• A strong Catholic ethos
• Happy and enthusiastic students, who are eager to learn and to benefit from an enriched, extended curriculum
• Hard working and dedicated colleagues
• Good professional development opportunities
• Supportive governors and parents who want the very best for our school

Closing date: Monday 6th May 2024 by 9am

Interview date: Week commencing 6th May 2024

Please refer to the back cover of the application pack for details of how to apply for this position.

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.