Job Description

Salary

Grade 3, SCP 5-7 25,584 to 26,403 FTE, Actual Salary 17,811 to 18,381

Contractual hours

30

Basis

Part time

Region

Doncaster

Job category/type

Education - Non-Teaching

Date posted

23/09/2025

Job reference

REQ21221



St. Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Whitehouse Road, Bircotes, Doncaster, DN11 8EF



Tel: 01302 743145 www.stpatrickscatholicps.co.uk

Contract:

Part time, 30 hours per week, term time only, permanent

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Reporting to:

Headteacher

Closing Date:

Friday 3rd October 2025

Interviews:

Week commencing 6th October 2025



St. Patrick's, Bircotes, is one of 13 primary schools within the St Francis catholic Multi Academy trust. This is an exciting time to be joining St Francis as a new Catholic trust of 14 schools, growing to 24 schools in line with the bishop of Hallam's vision for education.

St. Patricks is a small primary school serving the town of Harworth and Bircotes and the surrounding villages. The school serves a diverse cohort of pupils, reflecting the richness and breadth of the local community. Guided by the core values of faith, community, respect, and excellence, the school nurtures each individual's academic, spiritual, and social development. At the heart of the school's ethos is a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, underpinned by a highly ambitious and engaging curriculum. Through working in partnership with parents, St Patrick's school develops confident lifelong learners who are well equipped for future success.



The children, staff and governors of St Patrick's Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant. The post will require the candidate to work throughout the school, covering classes and supporting teachers to deliver the curriculum.

We are looking for someone who:

Will be fully supportive of the Catholic ethos of our school Will work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils Promote pupils' independence, self-esteem and social inclusion Give support to pupils, individually, in groups and classes so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement Is well organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills Is enthusiastic and works well as part of a team Is committed to children's welfare and safeguarding

We will offer you:

A good school with a strong Catholic ethos and excellent community and parish links A caring and positive working environment Enthusiastic and confident children who enjoy all aspects of school life Effective, supportive and dedicated staff, governors and parents Opportunities to grow professionally




We welcome visits to the school to meet the staff and children.



Please arrange this by contacting Victoria McCurrach, Finance & Operations Officer at vmccurrach@st-patricks.notts.sch.uk



How to Apply



Please visit https://stfcmat.com/vacancies/ to obtain the Teaching Assistant Recruitment Pack.

Please complete all relevant documentation by the closing date of

Friday 3rd October 25

and send to Victoria McCurrach, Finance & Operations Officer on vmccurrach@st-patricks.notts.sch.uk

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check