Teaching Assistant

Annual Salary Grade 6 SCP 6 £25,989 FTE

Actual pro rata salary £21,353 per annum

Term time only (39 weeks including INSET days)

Required to start as soon as possible

31.5 hours across 5 days (Monday to Thursday 8.35 am to 3.35 pm and Friday 8.35 am to 2.35 pm to include a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day)

St Mary’s Catholic High School are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our Learning Support Department to work across the curriculum supporting pupils with special educational needs.  All pupils are encouraged to achieve, and success is celebrated at all levels. 

We are an over-subscribed 11-18 mixed Academy with excellent pupil behaviour and outcomes.  Our most recent OFSTED inspection (June 2024) found the school to be Outstanding in all categories and more recently the Sunday Times Schools Guide 2026 named St Mary’s as the Comprehensive School of the Year East Midlands.    

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

A good level of numeracy and literacy with 5 GCSEs Grade 4 or above including English and Mathematics.

The ability to form good relationships with pupils, staff and parents/carers as well as empathy and commitment to the pupils you will support.

Patience with the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.

An understanding of confidentiality issues and data protections.

Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Previous experience within a similar role would be desirable, however, it is not essential.

TO APPLY YOU MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN THE SCHOOL’S APPLICATION FORM.  CVS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 

Potential candidates would be very welcome to visit or have an informal telephone discussion before applying.   If you would like to do so or would like any further information please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Rachel Gilding. 

We are particularly keen to reflect the diverse nature of our student community in our staff; we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and strongly believe that diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact to our whole school community.

Application packs may be downloaded from the school’s website www.st-maryshigh.derbyshire.sch.uk or alternatively please telephone Mrs R Gilding, Headteacher’s PA on 01246 201191 (ext 2011) or e-mail rgilding@stmaryschesterfield.org.uk for further information or an application pack. 

Closing date:  10.00 am on Wednesday 13 May 2026

Please note that applications will be considered as they are received and we reserve the right to close this position before the date specified above.  We therefore urge candidates to apply as soon as possible.

St Mary's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.