Job Description

Job Title:

Teaching Assistant

Start Date:

2nd October 2025

Closing Date

: 24th September 2025

Interview Date:

29th September 2025

Salary:

18,133 actual

Hours:

25

Contract:

Permanent

Responsible to:

Headteacher/Senior Leadership Team

St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant.

St Joseph's is situated close to the town centre and seafront. Our caring and positive culture enables pupils to flourish and achieve their potential.

Desirable skills/experience:

Experience of working in an educational setting. Supportive of 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. Knowledge of how to incorporate visual and concrete resources into planning to support learning would be of use. 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 SENCo. 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.

What we can offer you:

Engaged and enthusiastic pupils who are 'proud to belong' to our school and enjoy learning in a stimulating environment.

A forward thinking, proactive Trust that is dedicated to the success of its pupils and staff.

A dynamic and collaborative team of leadership who are dedicated and committed to the success of pupils and staff alike.

To apply please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/148951/EDV-2025-SJCPANS-26601

Visits to the school are most welcome, please telephone 01278 784641 to book an appointment.

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: From 18,133.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week

Work Location: In person