About this role
Required: September 2026
Salary: £25,583 pro rata (actual salary £11,649)
Hours: 19.5 per week, Term Time Only plus 1 week
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, Westbury Street, Thornaby, TS17 6NE
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Teaching Assistant to provide in-class support in Early Years. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and successful team working with a wide variety of young people.
This role requires energy and the ability to motivate students to achieve their maximum potential while maintaining and developing their independence. Suitable candidates must be kind, caring, flexible and organised.
The successful candidate will:
Put children’s safety and wellbeing firstHave high expectations of learning and behaviourSupport the teacher in providing learning opportunities to ensure all children reach their potentialBe highly motivated with a commitment to securing the best outcomes for all childrenBe actively involved in all aspects of school life
We can offer:
A strong, supportive ethos Happy, enthusiastic and friendly pupils Highly experienced and talented colleagues Excellent professional development and progression opportunities across our 38 schools Supportive trust board, governors and parents
Visits to the school are welcome or if you would like any further information please contact James Conwell, Head of School on 01642 676724 or email [email protected]
Closing date: Friday 19th June 2026, 9am
Interview date: Tuesday 23rd June 2026