Job Description

Job Title:

Teaching Assistant

Start Date:

September 2025

Closing Date:

Monday 14th July 25

Interview Date:

Thursday 17th and Friday 18th July 25

Salary Range:

Grade 3, Scale Point 5 - 24790 FTE

Hours:

More than one post is available

3 x Full Time - 30 Hours

1x 0.6 - 18 Hours

Contract:

1 Year, Fixed Term until 31st August 2026

Responsible to

: Headteacher/Senior Leadership Team

St John's Catholic Primary School are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our team in September 2025, fixed term until 31st August 2026.

At St John's Catholic Primary School our aim is for all children to, 'Shine, celebrate and grow!' We are dedicated to ensuring that your child has the best possible education, through high quality teaching within a rich and engaging curriculum.

Desirable skills/experience:

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Knowledge of how to incorporate visual and concrete resources into planning to support learning (use of total communication) would be of use

Ability to take responsibility for creating a spiralised curriculum incorporating opportunities to revisit learning regularly

Experience of emotional literacy or mental health needs within children

Ability to work in a team to support and create the best experience for children to enable them to meet their full potential

Be flexible to do a range of tasks and to use own initiative when required

Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE or 'O' Level Grade C or above or equivalent)

Work within, and act upon, the advice of class teacher and SENDCo

Have experience of working with children

Be an excellent communicator and team player

Work within our school's rigorous safeguarding policies and procedures

Remain calm, confidential and professional in all situations

We can offer you:

The support needed to continue your own professional development

The opportunity to work with a close-knit, enthusiastic and hard-working team of staff who are committed to providing the very best for each individual in their care

The opportunity to inspire our caring and highly-motivated children through engaging learning.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school directly on 01225 303990 to arrange an appointment. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close advert if a suitable candidate is found.

To apply please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/151806/EDV-2025-SJCPS-81399

For any other enquires please contact recruitment@thedcet.com

The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust (DCET) is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application and satisfactory references.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 24,790.00 per year

Expected hours: 18 - 30 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/07/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025