Teaching Assistant (Level 2)
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 April 2026 |
| Location: | Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7DA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | b65df6d7-dbd3-4998-b479-67b2814e6b45 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to recruit a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to work 18 hours a week, term time only + training days, to help support our SEN pupils across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and successful school with excellent facilities and very high academic standards. Our ethos fosters a strong sense of community and we are committed to your ongoing professional development.
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 pupils reach their potential
• Be highly motivated with a commitment to securing the best outcomes for all pupils
• Be actively involved in all aspects of school life
What the school offers its staff
St Francis Xavier is a joint Roman Catholic / Church of England 11-16 Mixed Comprehensive, serving the picturesque market town of Richmond and the surrounding rural area. We have an excellent reputation in the local community and are consistently oversubscribed.
St Francis Xavier Secondary School is part of Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK.
We can offer:
• A welcoming school with very friendly, support and enthusiastic staff
• Enthusiastic and happy children with very high standards of behaviour
• A Leadership Team with a strong vision and determination to ensure the school maintains ‘outstanding’ status
• A strong commitment to CPD
• Dedicated, supportive Governors, Parish and Parish community
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are seeking to recruit a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to work 18 hours a week, term time only + training days, to help support our SEN pupils across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and successful school with excellent facilities and very high academic standards. Our ethos fosters a strong sense of community and we are committed to your ongoing professional development.
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 pupils reach their potential
• Be highly motivated with a commitment to securing the best outcomes for all pupils
• Be actively involved in all aspects of school life
What the school offers its staff
St Francis Xavier is a joint Roman Catholic / Church of England 11-16 Mixed Comprehensive, serving the picturesque market town of Richmond and the surrounding rural area. We have an excellent reputation in the local community and are consistently oversubscribed.
St Francis Xavier Secondary School is part of Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK.
We can offer:
• A welcoming school with very friendly, support and enthusiastic staff
• Enthusiastic and happy children with very high standards of behaviour
• A Leadership Team with a strong vision and determination to ensure the school maintains ‘outstanding’ status
• A strong commitment to CPD
• Dedicated, supportive Governors, Parish and Parish community
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.