Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 2

Required: As soon as possible 

Salary: Grade E, SCP 6-7 (Actual salary: £21,758 - £22,105)

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

Contract Type: Permanent 

Location: Trinity Catholic College, Lacy Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3JW

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.

Trinity Catholic College 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 ideal candidate 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 / experience
• IT skills
• Knowledge of First Aid

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: Friday 10th January 2025 at 9am

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.