Teaching Assistant

ASCAT; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School in St Albans is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support teaching staff and learners. You will assist with planning, preparation, and delivery of lessons, prepare resources, and provide pastoral support to pupils. The role requires good communication, empathy, and the ability to work with carers and teachers.

Term-time, 18 hours per week (Mon, Thu, Fri). Experience with supervising classes and contributing to positive learning outcomes is

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C or above including English and Maths.
• Teaching Assistant qualification desirable.
• Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of lessons, whole-class and individual.
• Preparing resources to support learning activities.
• Providing pastoral support and feedback to the class teacher to meet learning needs.

Skills

GCSEs including English & Maths

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

GCSEs incl. English & Maths at C or above

TA qualification desirable

Job description

# Teaching AssistantEmployer: St John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolLocation: St Albans, HertfordshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: £13,845 - £14,272Posted: 7th September 2026Expires: 21st September 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1572514Job Reference: SJF- TASept26* Share :* PrintSt John Fisher Catholic Primary School currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a Teaching Assistant, supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners.Part time - Monday , Thursday & Fridays, 18 hours per week, Term time onlySalary H2 Point 3-5 depending on experience**Job overview**You’ll be responsible for assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis, preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. You’ll contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure all students’ learning needs are being met.**Job requirements*** A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths* Teaching Assistant qualification desirable* Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes* Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff* Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students**Why join us?**As a Teaching Assistant within St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.### AttachmentsASCAT BrochureCSI Report 2023Notes to ApplicantsOfsted Report 2017TA JD -St John Fisher### Safeguarding Statement:All Saints Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, at least two satisfactory references must be provided, and any other safeguarding checks that are required at the time of appointment will be applied to the pre-employment process. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to safeguarding checks being met successfully. The Trust reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment should it deem pre-employment checks as unsatisfactory.Following the shortlisting stage, and prior to making a final decision, the Trust/School will collect and process information publicly available about you by conducting a brief online search using an internet search engine. We do this to ensure that the school acts in accordance with its obligations set out in the latest version of KCSiE.By signing the application form I understand that I am giving my consent for the Trust/School to carry out an online search if I am shortlisted for this post. The search would be part of the Trust/School's due diligence in line with the latest KCSIE guidance and would be limited to identifying any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. I understand that the Trust/School might want to explore any such incidents or issues with me at interview.