1:1 Teaching Assistant

St Peter's RC Primary School, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4HD

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  24 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Working as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant for 17.5 hours per week, term time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - 01.09.26 - 31.08.27
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185
• Pay scale: C4
• Hourly rate: £13.05

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of St. Peter’s RC Primary School, are seeking to appoint a positive and inspiring 1:1 Teaching Assistant. They are keen to accommodate the best candidates who will make a positive impact on our school and standards. Applicants with experience are encouraged to apply, although newly qualified candidates with aptitude and competence will be considered.

The successful candidate will:

• Be happy to support the Catholic ethos of our school
• Be committed to creating challenge, excitement, creativity and independence in learning
• Be dedicated to raising standards and be a good role model
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills
• Be dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive nature
• Be able to work as part of a team and establish positive relationships with pupils, parents, governors and staff
• Have a reflective and evaluative approach to their practice

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos
• Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn
• A supportive staff team who genuinely want the best for our pupils
• A commitment to your own professional development

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Closing Date: Wednesday 24th June 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email

Application details are available on our website: www.st-petersrc.plymouth.sch.uk

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.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Peter's RC Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 97 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Peter's RC Primary School website
• Email address: stpeters@plymouthcast.com
• Phone number: 01752 217010
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-peter-s-rc-primary-school-pl5-4hd

Arranging a visit to St Peter's RC Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email stpeters@plymouthcast.com.

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