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Teaching Assistant (Level 2)
St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
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Required: As soon as possible Salary: £26,427 pro rata (actual salary: £9,018) Hours: 15 per week, Term Time Only Contract Type: Permanent Location: St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, Lamb Lane, Ingleby Barwick, TS17 0QP 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. St Therese of Lisieux 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. 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@sttherese.npcat.org.uk Closing date: Monday 30th November 2026, 9am Interview date: Monday 4th December 2026