Job Description

TEACHING ASSISTANT

Grade 3 23,114 - 23,893 F.T.E/pro rata

Grade 4 23,893 - 25,119 F.T.E/pro rata

(fixed-term contracts - 31/8/26)

Term time only: start ASAP

Teaching assistants

are required to work closely with the class teachers and any other teaching assistants to meet the needs of the class as well as individual children with SEND. These positions are fixed term contracts due to maternity leaves but have the potential to become permanent.

The positions are full days, 5 days a week, 8:35-3:15. Duties will include lunchtime duty and there may be additional hours available for breakfast club or after school club.

We are looking for the right people for the job - any of the following could be advantageous:

Experience working as a teaching assistant in a school

Previous teacher looking to work in a school in a different capacity

A graduate or post A-level student, who is considering being a teacher

You must have a genuine interest in working with children and entering the education profession. You will have lots of energy, resilience, be keen to learn and willing to have a go. We would welcome any specialist skills such as music, art, outdoor learning, cooking, drama, dance or sport etc as we would work with you to ensure you get the opportunity to develop these with our children.

Application packs are available on the school website.

www.stkatharinesceprimary.co.uk in Our School/Staff/Staff Vacancies

Applications or enquiries to recruitment@skps.email

Applications must be submitted using our application form. We regret to advise CVs are not accepted as a form of application.

Closing date 9am, Tuesday 14th October 2025

Successful candidates will be notified by 23/10/25; if you haven't heard by this date please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Interview Date: TBC

St. Katharine's C.E. (V.A.) Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff, and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment processes and therefore the post requires enhanced DBS check and references prior to interview.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 23,114.00-25,119.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person