Teaching Assistant

St Paul's Catholic College; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Catholic school is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with Special Educational Needs from September 2025. The role involves providing academic support and pastoral care in a nurturing environment, ideal for graduates or those seeking teaching experience.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme

Subsidised nursery

Possibility of accommodation

Qualifications

• Nurturing and caring person with interest in teaching.
• Ability to support students by differentiating work.
• Experience in supporting students with disabilities advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Special Educational Needs in learning.
• Differentiate work and explain tasks for varied learning needs.

Skills

Patient

Understanding

ICT Skills

Education

Graduate

Job description

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TEACHING ASSISTANT

Monday – Friday - term time only 8.30am to 3pm

Total £16,240.38 per annum

Required September 2025

Are you interested in supporting Students with Special Educational needs in a mainstream setting?

Would you like to develop your skills in a supportive, friendly and experienced team?

Are you a Graduate looking for Teaching Experience?

Are you in Sixth Form and not sure what to do next year?

Are you a nurturing, patient and caring person who would welcome the opportunity to provide academic support and pastoral care for our students with Special Educational Needs?

St Paul’s is one of the most successful schools in the country and our GCSE and ‘A’ level results are consistently in the top 10% nationally. We were again judged as outstanding in January 2024. We seek to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant for a September start.

Duties will include supporting students with Special Educational Needs or a disability in their learning, both in the classroom and one to one. You will have an ability to support students by differentiating work, pre-learning key words and explaining tasks. You will need to be patient, understanding and capable of establishing a good rapport with a wide variety of people, particularly children and teachers. ICT skills are required. Previous experience or an interest in teaching would be an advantage.

St Paul’s offers local government pension scheme, subsidised nursery and the possibility of accommodation and provides a caring school environment for staff and students.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 30 June 2025

Applications are considered as they are received; we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.

This 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 undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Safeguarding Statement

This 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 undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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TEACHING ASSISTANT

Monday – Friday - term time only 8.30am to 3pm

Sc2 FTE £23,656 plus £1,013 fringe, (pro-rata £15,573.49 plus £666.89)

Total £16,240.38 per annum

Required September 2025

Are you interested in supporting Students with Special Educational needs in a mainstream setting?

Would you like to develop your skills in a supportive, friendly and experienced team?

Are you a Graduate looking for Teaching Experience?

Are you in Sixth Form and not sure what to do next year?

Are you a nurturing, patient and caring person who would welcome the opportunity to provide academic support and pastoral care for our students with Special Educational Needs?

St Paul’s is one of the most successful schools in the country and our GCSE and ‘A’ level results are consistently in the top 10% nationally. We were again judged as outstanding in January 2024. We seek to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant for a September start.

Duties will include supporting students with Special Educational Needs or a disability in their learning, both in the classroom and one to one. You will have an ability to support students by differentiating work, pre-learning key words and explaining tasks. You will need to be patient, understanding and capable of establishing a good rapport with a wide variety of people, particularly children and teachers. ICT skills are required. Previous experience or an interest in teaching would be an advantage.

St Paul’s offers local government pension scheme, subsidised nursery and the possibility of accommodation and provides a caring school environment for staff and students.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 30 June 2025

Applications are considered as they are received; we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.

This 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 undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Safeguarding Statement

This 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 undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.