1:1 Level 1 Teaching Assistant

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School; Worcester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Worcester is recruiting a temporary 1:1 Level 1 Teaching Assistant to support a Reception pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The role requires consistent 1:1 adult support throughout the day to access learning and develop communication skills.

You will work with the class teacher and SENCo to provide responsive scaffolding, support transitions and facilitate engagement in both indoor and outdoor activities.

Qualifications

• Temporary 1:1 Level 1 Teaching Assistant for Reception child with EHCP
• Supports access to learning and emotional regulation
• Assists development of communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive 1:1 support throughout the school day
• Support transitions and engage the child in structured and continuous provision
• Assist in indoor and outdoor activities, lunchtimes and playtimes

Job description

We are recruiting for a Temporary 1:1 Level 1 Teaching Assistant
Required for ASAP
Salary: Grade 2 SCP 4 (£26,016.00) FTE AYR - to be pro rata
Actual salary: £19,726.26 - £20,172.41 per annum
5 days, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks (TTO + Training Days)

At St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Worcester, part of Emmaus Multi Academy Company, we are so much more than a school - we are a close-knit, supportive family where Christ’s love is reflected in all that we do. We are proud of our warm, welcoming community and are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team and contribute to our shared mission of providing an exceptional education for every child. We are an inclusive school that values every member of its community. We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and high-quality education for all pupils.

We are looking to recruit a temporary Level 1 Teaching Assistant for a child in Reception with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) who requires consistent 1:1 adult support throughout the school day to access learning, support emotional regulation and develop communication skills. This provision is delivered in collaboration with the class teacher and SENCo. The dedicated Teaching Assistant provides responsive scaffolding, supports understanding and interaction and facilitates engagement in both structured activities and continuous provision, including transitions, indoor and outdoor learning, playtimes and lunchtimes.

Putting our children and young people first, always.
“Forming Christ-centred pilgrims of hope with kind hearts, questioning minds, a thirst for knowledge and a hunger for justice.”

The successful candidate will play a key role in our school vision by supporting the day-to-day Teaching Assistant activities. Our teachers and support staff are talented, professional, supportive, caring and ambitious to achieve success.

We welcome applications from both Catholics and non-Catholics but expect all employees to support the Catholic ethos and values of the school.

We warmly welcome visits to the school. For specific questions about the role and/or to request a visit, please contact Kim Hunt on

Email - [e-mail]
Phone - 01905 452772
Online - www.emmausmac.com

Closing Date: Sunday 27th September 2026 (we may bring forward the application closing date, depending on volume of applicants, therefore please apply ASAP)

Interview Date: To be confirmed