Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Salary:  £25,989 - £26,403 pro rata (actual salary: £21,876 - £22,225)

Hours:  37 per week, Term Time Only 

Contract Type: Fixed Term from October 2026 until 31st August 2027

Location:  Christ the King Catholic Primary School, Tedder Avenue, Thornaby, TS17 9HY

Exciting opportunity to work in our new 2-year-old nursery provision opening September 2026

The trust and governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and highly motivated level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and hardworking team. The candidate should have the vision and drive to make a significant impact in school and be committed to making a difference to the lives of our children.

This position is to work in the 2 year old provision and applicants must hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-list-uk-only 

Christ the King Catholic Primary School is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT), a family of 38 schools that includes two sixth forms and a football academy. With more than 12,300 students and 1,500 staff, NPCAT is now one of the largest multi-academy trusts in the UK. 

The successful candidate will:

1. Embrace and uphold the vision and ethos of our Catholic school;
2. Be able to support in the delivery of high-quality learning experiences;
3. Have high expectations of learning and behaviour;
4. Be able to communicate sensitively with parents/carers;
5. Have excellent standards of literacy, numeracy and spoken English;
6. Support pupils’ learning needs;
7. Have a desire to be involved in all aspects of school life.

We offer you:

1. A welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos;
2. Well behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning and coming to school and are a pleasure to be with;
3. A welcoming and supportive staff team;
4. Supportive and dedicated parents and governors;
5. Opportunities for your own Continuous Professional Development. 

Visits to the school are very welcome and encouraged. Please contact Helen Lickess, Executive Head of School on [phone removed] or email the school at [email removed] for further information.  

  Closing date: Friday 4th September 2026, 9am

Interview date: Week commencing 7th September 2026