Job Description

Salary

Salary: Band D, Point 5-6 (25,584-25,989 FTE)
Actual Salary: 18,031 - 18,316

Contractual hours

30

Basis

Part time

Region

Rotherham

Job category/type

Education - Non-Teaching

Date posted

16/10/2025

Job reference

REQ21460

St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School,

Lidgett Lane,

Dinnington,

Sheffield,

S25 2QD

Tel: 01909 550123

www.stjosephs-dinnington.co.uk

Contract:

Permanent - 30 hours - Monday to Friday - 8.45am to 3.15pm - Term Time Only

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Salary:

Band D, Point 5-6 (25,584-25,989 FTE)

Actual

Salary:

18,031 - 18,316

Reporting to:

Headteacher

Closing Date:

Monday 3 November 2025 at 9am

Interviews:

Tuesday 4 November 2025

We are delighted that you are considering applying for the Teaching Assistant at St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, within the St Francis Catholic MAT. This is a truly 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. Joseph's is based in the town of Dinnington, South Yorkshire. Our school received a good Ofsted rating in May 2021 and has increasing popularity and growing numbers on roll. We are a warm and welcoming school where every member of the community is valued and celebrated as an individual with unique qualities, gifts and talents. Our Catholic values and ethos permeate all aspects of school life, and our core values (Faith, Aspiration, Effort and Respect) are at the heart of all we do.

We are part of the St. Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust and as such are part of a community of schools who come together to share and develop our practice. As a Trust which is committed to talent spotting, nurturing and progression, this role would suit those looking for significant future development.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a member of staff, to develop both personally and professionally, and to play a significant role in the continued success and ongoing development of our school.

We are looking for someone who:

Will be fully supportive of the Catholic ethos of our school Is an experienced classroom practitioner with an understanding of interventions, assessments and teaching phonics. Has the vision and drive to help raise standards 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. Please contact Leanne Deakin, Finance & Operations Officer on: ldeakin@stjosephsdinnington.co.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 Monday 3 November 2025 at 9am and send to Leanne Deakin, Finance & Operations Officer on ldeakin@stjosephsdinnington.co.uk