Educational Teaching Assistant

St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy in Dewsbury is seeking an Educational Teaching Assistant to support learning and welfare of pupils, including those with SEND. The role is 32.5 hours per week during term time, with the post linked to Pay Scale - Grade 5.

The successful candidate will work as part of a school team, uphold Catholic ethos, maintain positive classroom behaviour, and provide intervention support both in and out of class.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learning and welfare of pupils in a school setting.
• Desire to work as part of a team to support pupils' development.
• Ability to work with pupils including those with SEND when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support learning for all pupils including those with SEND in class.
• Assist the teacher in maintaining the learning environment and behaviour.
• Provide intervention support in or out of the classroom as needed.

Skills

Team player

Patience

Good communication

Enthusiastic

Job description

ETA - Class Teaching Assistant needed

Required As soon as possible (a later start date will be considered for the right candidate)

Pay Scale - Grade 5

32.5 hrs (Term time only)

The Governors are seeking to appoint an Educational Teaching Assistant to support.

Applications are invited for this job from individuals who are able to work as part of a team to support the learning and welfare of pupils in this school and help children achieve their potential.

We are looking for a candidate who will:

• Be supportive of the Catholic ethos and life of our school
• Be an excellent classroom teaching assistant with high standards and expectations
• Be hard working, enthusiastic and committed
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Support groups of children and help them develop and achieve
• Be willing to learn or already have experience of working with children with SEND when needed
• Be able to take initiative and be innovative
• Have patience and who will care about the children in our school

We can offer you:

• A warm and welcoming Catholic community
• A happy environment where everyone is valued
• Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn
• Supportive governors and parents

As an Educational Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting the learning for all pupils including those with SEND in class. You will also be supporting the teacher in maintaining the learning environment and in maintaining good standards of behaviour. You will be a resilient person who is looking for a challenge in providing great support in this role. You will support teaching in the classroom during lesson time and support and improve progress out of the classroom through individual or group intervention work.

Experience and knowledge of the national curriculum and current inclusion practices would be desirable for this role. We welcome you to contact the school or visit the school before you apply if you would like to.

This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a very popular school. We are blessed with great support from the parents and parish. The staff are a friendly, supportive and caring team of dedicated professionals.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

The closing date for applications is Monday 9th November 2026 at Midday. Interviews will likely take place week commencing 16th November 2026.