The Role

Achievement Support Assistant (Teaching Assistant) 

Location: Based at St Augustine’s School, Scarborough, working for the St Cuthbert’s Roman Catholic Academy Trust. 

Contract: Permanent

Term time only - plus 5 additional days

Hours/ Working Pattern:  32.5 hours -  Monday to Friday 

Are you a caring, motivated, and skilled Achievement Support Assistant who is passionate about helping young people thrive? Do you enjoy supporting learning, fostering confidence, and making a positive difference in the classroom and with individual students every day?

St Augustine’s School, part of the St Cuthbert’s RC Academy Trust, is seeking a dedicated Achievement Support Assistant to join our supportive and vibrant school community. This is a wonderful opportunity to play a key role in helping students achieve their full potential while contributing to our mission of excellence, inclusion, and Catholic education.

What We’re Looking For

• A committed and enthusiastic practitioner with experience supporting pupils

• Strong understanding of how to assist students across Key Stages 3 and 4, including those with additional needs

• Ability to deliver small-group or one-to-one support and contribute to high-quality classroom provision

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and flexible approach

• A willingness to uphold and promote the school’s Catholic ethos and values in daily practice

• You will hold an NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification

What We Offer

• A welcoming and inclusive school community rooted in Catholic values

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a thriving trust

• Supportive colleagues and leadership team

• Enthusiastic students who are eager to learn

• Students have access to one-to-one devices to enhance teaching and learning opportunities

• Access to trust-wide networks and resources

St Cuthbert’s Roman Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and appropriate vetting procedures.

Before submitting your application, please note: In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 and safer recruitment requirements, an online search will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. This search will be carried out by the Human Resources team and will only take place if your application is shortlisted. Its purpose is solely to assess your suitability for the role and to ensure there is no evidence that would call this into question. By submitting an application, you are providing consent for this search to be conducted.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim for our workforce to reflect this diversity. We are equally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. The school operates a robust child protection policy, and all staff members receive safeguarding training appropriate to their role at induction and throughout their employment. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Disclaimer

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