13 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    23 February 2026

  • Closing date

    2 February 2026 at 8am

  • Date listed

    20 January 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
  • Other support roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Full time: Full time hours, 39 weeks a year.

Contract type

Fixed term - Ending Friday 17th July 2026

Pay scale

Scale 5 & 6 - £30,394.50-£34,624.70 per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our ideal candidate:

• Holds a Level 3 Certificate in Childcare and Education (or equivalent)

• Has experience working in an Early Years setting, with knowledge of child development and the EYFScurriculum

• Demonstrates strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children,parents and colleagues

• Shows excellent organisational and behaviour management skills

• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and inclusive working environment committed to professional development

• A competitive Inner London salary

• Ongoing training opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge

• A chance to make a meaningful impact in a nurturing educational community

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.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
226 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Email address
hrteam@sjscat.co.uk
Phone number
02076038478

Part of Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust, St Joseph’s is a top performing, Ofsted Outstanding school in the heart of Kensington and Chelsea. We aim to develop ‘the whole child’ and prepare them for
future life by ensuring all of our children receive the excellent education and opportunities which they are entitled to. St Joseph’s is a small school and this has the benefit of allowing the staff to get to know the children and families really well. This is part of the reason that we are so successful in ensuring all of our children consistently meet their ‘Personal Best’.

Arranging a visit to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hrteam@sjscat.co.uk.

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