Contract Type: Fixed Term for 1 Year, Term Time Only plus 5 training days
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week (8.30am to 4pm with half an hour for lunch)
Number of positions: 1
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Grade: up to TA3, Grade 4 (depending on experience and qualifications)
Salary: up to £26,185 per annum, pro rata (tto, plus 5 days)
Who We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will be a warm, enthusiastic individual who shares our passion for helping children flourish. You will ideally bring:
✦ A patient, positive and nurturing approach — you genuinely love working with children
✦ Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
✦ A calm and resilient manner, with the flexibility to support across different year groups and subjects
✦ Good personal literacy and numeracy skills to confidently support classroom learning
✦ A commitment to the Catholic values and ethos of our school community
✦ An ambition to pursue a career in education — we actively support our TAs towards further qualifications and progression
This role is particularly well suited to a motivated young person who is passionate about education and is looking for a meaningful first step into the profession. Previous experience in a school or childcare setting is desirable but not essential — what matters most is the right attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference.
We are an exceptional Catholic primary school with a vibrant, faith-filled community at our heart. Guided by our strong Catholic ethos, we believe every child is uniquely gifted and deserves the very best start in life. We are now seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our warm and welcoming team.
Our school is a truly special place to work. We are proud of the inclusive, nurturing environment we have built together — one rooted in Gospel values, mutual respect, and a genuine love of learning. Visitors regularly remark on the calm, purposeful atmosphere throughout our school, and we believe this is a direct reflection of the exceptional children and staff who make up our community.
What We Offer You
✦ A strong Catholic ethos where faith and values are woven into every aspect of school life
✦ Wonderfully motivated, well-behaved children with excellent attitudes to learning and a genuine enthusiasm for school
✦ Children with impressive literacy and numeracy skills, ready to be inspired and supported
✦ A team of supportive, experienced colleagues who genuinely care about one another's wellbeing
✦ A strong commitment to your professional development — we invest in our staff and celebrate their growth
✦ A nurturing, positive workplace where your contribution will be truly valued every single day
✦ An ideal launchpad for a rewarding career in education
Application deadline: 06/07/26 (BY MIDDAY)
Interviews: 09/07/26
Start date: 1st September 2026 or as soon as possible there-after
To apply for this role, please complete the application form and email it to: [email protected]
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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.
This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation
