Teaching Assistant Level 3 (EYFS) - St Paulinus Catholic Primary School

North East Ambition; Guisborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational organization in Guisborough is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Level 3 for EYFS support. This fixed-term position until August 2026 involves working with children, supporting their learning needs, and fostering a positive educational environment. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and experience in an educational setting. The role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive community focused on children’s development.

Benefits

Supportive staff team

Opportunities for Continuous Professional Development

Welcoming community

Qualifications

• Must have a full and relevant Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting is essential.
• Demonstrated excellent literacy, numeracy, and spoken English skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning needs in a variety of subjects.
• Demonstrate excellent behaviour management techniques.
• Work flexibly to provide creative and engaging activities.

Skills

Experience of working with children

Excellent standards of literacy

Excellent standards of numeracy

Communication skills

Behaviour management skills

Education

Full and relevant Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification

Job description

Required: As soon as possible

Salary: £25,989 - £26,403 pro rata (actual salary £17,830 - £18,114)

Hours: 30 per week, Term Time Only plus 1 day

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st August 2026

Location: St Paulinus Catholic Primary School, The Avenue, Guisborough, TS14 8DN

The Trust and Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Teaching Assistant Level 3 for EYFS support who has the vision and drive to make a significant impact in school and is committed to making a difference to the lives of our children. The successful candidate will have a full and relevant Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification enclosed.

St Paulinus 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.

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.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working with children
• Have excellent standards of literacy, numeracy and spoken English
• Support pupils’ learning needs
• Demonstrate excellent behaviour management and communication skills to support pupils with different needs and abilities
• Work flexibly and be committed to ensuring a wide range of fun, creative and engaging activities

In return we will offer:

• A welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos;
• Well behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning and coming to school;
• A welcoming and supportive staff team;
• Supportive and dedicated parents and governors;
• Opportunities for your own Continuous Professional Development.

Closing date: Monday 5th January 2026, 9am

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

Please refer to the back cover of the application pack for details of how to apply for this position.

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.