Salary: £25,989 - £26,403 pro rata (actual salary: £14,781 - £15,017) – Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 2 and £24,796 pro rata (actual salary: £2,820) – Lunchtime Supervisor
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st August 2027 – Term Time Only
Hours: 25 hours per week – Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 2 and 5 hours per week – Lunchtime Supervisor
Location: York, North Yorkshire, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School
Start date: Required September 2026
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant with lunchtime duty. We are looking for someone who can support the teaching and learning of all our pupils as well as the expertise to support pupils on a 1:1 basis who have an Education, Health Care Plan.
Applications are invited from candidates who have:
- The ability to establish excellent relationships with children and promoting aspirational achievement and progress for all groups of pupils including children with Special Educational Needs
- Excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team
- A good standard of education including maths and English
- A teaching assistant qualification or equivalent
We can offer:
- Enthusiastic children who are curious, independent learners
- Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
- An experienced and talented team of staff with a supportive Governing Body and wider School / Church community
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 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.
Key Documents
Lunchtime Supervisor Job Description
Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Job Description
Key Dates
Closing Date: Friday 3rd July 2026, 9am
Interview Date: To be confirmed
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