KS1 Teaching Assistant

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School; North Weston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Visits Welcome

Job summary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School invites applications for a KS1 Teaching Assistant to work 17.25 hours over 5 mornings, term-time only, to support SEN students and the wider classroom.

The role focuses on aiding learning, behaviour, and social-emotional development within a supportive team, contributing to rapid school improvement and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school.
• Experience of working in a school setting.
• Experience of working with children with SEN and with English as an additional language.
• Commitment to helping children achieve their potential.
• Ability to show initiative and adapt to the needs of the role.
• Willingness to work well as part of the team.
• Be determined, resilient with high expectations of themselves and others.
• Be flexible with a good sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Support SEN children and the wider classroom.
• Support pupils’ learning, behaviour and social-emotional development.
• Be an enthusiastic and committed member of a busy, supportive team.

Skills

Catholic ethos

School setting

SEN experience

English as an additional language

Pupil potential

Initiative & adaptability

Team player

Resilience & high expectations

Flexibility & humour

Job description

KS1 Teaching Assistant

5 Mornings per week - 17.25 hours

Term Time Only

Newman 4 - NJC Pay Scale 6-7 (starting actual salary £10,363-£10,528) - experience dependant

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (TA) to work as part of a busy and supportive team, as soon as possible, to support our SEN children and more widely in the classroom.

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate member of support staff who is passionate about helping children to learn, thrive and succeed. You will play an important role in supporting pupils’ learning, behaviour, and social and emotional development. Our school serves a diverse community, and we are proud of our shared commitment to inclusion, equality and ensuring every child feels valued and supported. This is a rewarding and varied role within a forward-thinking school, offering the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of our children.

You will share our ambition to provide an exceptional experience for every child and will join us at an exciting stage in our journey of rapid improvement. In return, we offer a supportive working environment and high-quality professional development to help you grow and succeed in your role.

We are looking for:

• A commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school
• Experience of working in a school setting
• Experience of working with children with SEN and to have some experience with children who have English as an additional language
• A commitment to helping children achieve their potential
• The ability to show initiative and adapt to the needs of the role
• A willingness to work well as part of the team
• Are determined, resilient and have high expectations of themselves and others
• Are flexible, have a good sense of humour and has an understanding of the 'bigger picture'

We can offer:

• Friendly, motivated and caring children who are keen to learn
• An enthusiastic and committed staff
• A leadership team committed to continual school improvement
• A commitment to your continuing professional development

Visits Welcome

We would love for you to visit us and experience the St. Joseph's family for yourself. Please contact the school office on 01275 848367 to arrange a visit.

Closing Date: 7th September 2026