Diocese of Hallam working in partnership with Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Our Lady and St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
Fitzwilliam Street
Wath Upon Dearne
Rotherham
S63 7HG.
Tel: 01709 760084.
Required for 1st September 2026.
Hours of work are 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 3.00pm, term time only.
Temporary until 31st August 2027 in the first instance.
The Governing Body of Our Lady & St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint an outstanding teaching assistant. The ideal candidate will have a passion for education and great interpersonal skills.
Our Lady & St Joseph’s is a one form entry Catholic Primary School situated in Wath-upon-Dearne in Rotherham. Our school offers a fantastic environment and developing curriculum for our children and staff, and we are proud of the significant achievements secured – including a strong results track-record. We have worked hard to develop our outdoor environment and have developed the Forest School approach across all year groups.
We are seeking to employ someone who has;
Level 2 or equivalent qualifications (or a commitment to beginning this training)
- Experience of working with children
- A kind and caring attitude towards children of all ages
- A good sense of humour and is able to work as part of a team
We can offer you;
A strong and inclusive Christian ethos
- An enthusiastic and supportive headteacher
- A warm, welcoming family environment with supportive colleagues
- Happy and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn
- A supportive Governing body and school community
- A well-maintained building and fantastic outdoor provision
- A school that will shortly be joining the St. Clare CMAT: https://www.stclarecmat.org.uk/.
Closing date: 17th June 2026.
Shortlisting: 18th June 2026.
Interviews to take place on the 19th June 2026.
Visits to the school to meet children and staff are most welcome. For further details or an application pack please contact the school by telephone 01709760084 or email
[email protected].
Forms can be downloaded from our school website:
https://www.ourlady-stjosephs.rotherham.sch.uk/vacancies
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.
