About this role
Permanent, Part-Time, Term Time OnlyMonday to Friday, 27.5 hours Teaching Assistant and 2.5 hours play/lunch time supportSalary NJC Grade A1/B1, Scale Points 3-6, £25,614 - £26,846 per annum Actual Salary £17,426 - £18,264 per annum Required September 2026 The Governors are looking for a highly motivated and inspirational Teaching Assistant to join our Catholic primary school at St. Mary’s Horsforth Catholic Voluntary Academy. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is an excellent Teaching Assistant and has high expectations in terms of children’s achievement and behaviour, to support a child with Autism. EYFS experience is also desirable.
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:
Is a practising Catholic or supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school Is warm, friendly and empathetic Has excellent English, maths and communication skills Has a good understanding of autism Is proactive in improving their practice to support children with SEND Understands how individual children learn to ensure rapid progress Is committed to high standards of attainment and behaviour Works effectively as part of a skilled team including outside agencies Is a dedicated, enthusiastic and flexible teaching assistant. St Mary’s can offer you:
Well-behaved, enthusiastic, and motivated childrenCPD to continue to improve best practice for children with SENDA professional team of dedicated and supportive staffStrong and effective partnerships with parents/carers and the local communityA supportive and experienced senior leadership teamA committed, supportive, and engaged team of governors Visits to St. Mary’s, Horsforth are warmly welcomed; please contact Helen Tye, Office Manager by email to make an appointment - [email protected] Please note, CVs will not be accepted.
Closing Date: Monday 8 June 2026 at 9amInterviews: Wednesday 10 June 2026Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS enhanced disclosure certificate.
In line with KCSiE 2025, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK-either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
We value diversity and seek a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.