Teaching Assistant (Level 2) at Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT) in Trinity Catholic College, Lacy Road, Middlesbrough

• Required: As soon as possible
• Salary: £25,583 pro rata (actual salary: £17,474)
• Hours: 29 hours and 15 minutes per week, Term Time Only plus 1 week (8.30am - 2.45pm Monday - Friday)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Location: Trinity Catholic College, Lacy Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3JW

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Teaching Assistant to provide in-class support. 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 first
• Have high expectations of learning and behaviour
• Support the teacher in providing learning opportunities to ensure all children reach their potential
• Be highly motivated with a commitment to securing the best outcomes for all children
• Be 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. If you would like to arrange a visit or require further information, please contact Benita Shaw, SENDCo at shaw.b@trinity.npcat.org.uk

Closing date: Monday 2nd November 2026, 9am

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

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.