Job Description

Thank you for your interest in the post of Teaching Assistant Level 2B at St Wulstan's & St Edmund's Catholic Academy. The Governors, staff and children at St Wulstan's & St Edmund's Catholic Academy are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Level 2B to join our team.

This is a permanent position for 32.5 hours per week. The working pattern each week will be Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm.

We are specifically looking for a level 2 teaching assistant with experience in Key Stage 2, and experience of working with SEN children would be advantageous.

Our collective goal is to endow a lifelong love of learning in all our students following the life and teaching of Jesus Christ. We strive to develop the intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual aspects of the child with the values of the Gospel underpinning all aspects of school life.

If you are an enthusiastic teaching assistant with a passion for making a difference to the lives of young people, we look forward to hearing from you.

At present, we have 199 children on roll aged between 3 and 11 within our school and nursery. St Wulstan's & St Edmund's Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The posts are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced disclosure from DBS. You do not need to be Catholic to apply for this role, we welcome applicants from every background.

Please refer to the application pack for the job description, person specification and further details.

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:

? DBS
? Medical clearance
? Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
? Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
? A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
? In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

Closing date for applications:

Friday 10th October 2025 - midday

Shortlisting date:

Monday 13th October 2025

Interview date:

Monday 20th October 2025

Post Details:

Grade: Lancashire pay Grade 5, scale point range 6 to 11

Salary: 25,989.00 to 28,142.00 (pro-rata)

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

Hours: 32.5 per week

Required: As soon as possible

Please follow the link below to our careers page and complete your online application: https://mynewterm.com/school/St-Wulstan's-and-St-Edmund's-Catholic-Academy/149263

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,989.00-28,142.00 per year

Expected hours: 32.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person