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Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

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Required: As soon as possible

Salary: £25,989 - £26,403 pro rata (actual salary: £13,351- £13,564)

Hours:,22 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 1 week (4 days per week, to include a Friday. Some flexibility with other days)

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st August 2027

Location: St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Highfield Road, Malton, YO17 7DB


St Mary’s 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.

We are looking for a teaching assistant who:

  1. Be confident working with children across all Primary phases. 
  2. Show a strong commitment to the distinctive Catholic ethos and values of our school
  3. Have high expectations of children’s attainment, progress and behaviour
  4. Has previous successful TA experience
  5. Demonstrate excellent Numeracy and Literacy skills
  6. Be able to enhance existing provision to support learning and participation 
  7. Develop and maintain effective and supportive relationships with children, their parents and those engaged with them
  8. Demonstrate excellent behaviour management and communication skills
  9. Be committed to promoting self-esteem in our children
  10. Enjoy working as part of a team Hardworking, dedicated supportive colleagues

We can offer:

  1. Hardworking, dedicated supportive colleagues
  2. A strong Catholic ethos
  3. A friendly and passionate team who are dedicated to maintaining high standards
  4. A commitment to continuous professional development


  Closing date: Sunday 1st November 2026, 9am

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

If you would like any further information about this position or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Maddy New, Business Manager at [email protected] 


What this role involves

General background for teaching assistant roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • Work with individual students and small groups
  • Watch, record and report the progress students make
  • Look after children who are upset or unwell
Typical pay (UK)
£19,000 starting · £26,000 experienced
Typical hours
16 to 37 term time
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