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Teaching Vacancies; Leigh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our caring, inclusive team. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and support pupils in class and through targeted interventions.

We value a commitment to the Catholic ethos, experience with primary-aged children, and the ability to support learning and development, behavior, and well-being. The role offers a supportive environment and opportunities to contribute to school life.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged children
• Ability to support learning and development
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class and through targeted interventions under the direction of the class teacher
• Work closely with teachers and staff to monitor progress and wellbeing
• Help pupils progress academically, socially and emotionally

Skills

Catholic ethos commitment

Primary experience

Small group support

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Professional development

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required from September 2026

The Governors and Headteacher of St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and committed Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team.

St Joseph's is a welcoming and inclusive Catholic school where every child is valued, nurtured and encouraged to flourish. Rooted in our mission of "Love Jesus, Love Ourselves, Love Each Other, Love Learning, Love Life", we are proud of our caring, faith-filled community and our commitment to providing the very best opportunities for all children.

Following our recent Ofsted inspection, inspectors recognised the positive relationships, strong sense of community and caring environment that enable pupils to thrive. We are proud of the supportive culture that exists across our school and are looking for a Teaching Assistant who will help us continue to provide the very best opportunities for all children.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and other staff to support pupils both in class and through targeted interventions, helping children to make progress academically, socially and emotionally.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is committed to supporting and promoting the Catholic ethos of our school.
• Has experience of working with primary-aged children and understands how to support their learning and development.
• Can work effectively with individuals, small groups and whole classes under the direction of the class teacher.
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and the wider school community.
• Has high expectations of behavior, learning and personal development.
• Is able to support pupils with a range of needs, enabling them to access learning successfully.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Is reflective, enthusiastic and committed to their own professional development.
• Works effectively as part of a team and contributes positively to school life.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer:

• Happy, caring and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
• A welcoming, supportive and inclusive school community.
• Dedicated and experienced colleagues who value teamwork and collaboration.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.
• Opportunities to contribute to the continued development of our successful Catholic school.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.