SEN Teaching Assistant

St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1NE

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 April 2026

• Closing date

  13 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday - various hours
• Contract type: Fixed term - 5 months
• Pay scale: C3-6

What skills and experience we're looking for

● Support and uphold the Catholic ethos of the school

● Have experience working with children with Special Educational Needs

● Be committed to creating challenge, creativity, excitement and independence in learning

● Demonstrate dedication to raising standards and improving outcomes

● Be excellent role models for our pupils

● Possess strong organisational and communication skills

● Be dynamic, resilient, hardworking and positive in outlook

● Work effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships with pupils, parents, governors and

colleagues

● Demonstrate a reflective and evaluative approach to their practice

What the school offers its staff

From the youngest to the oldest, we are enabled to flourish in God’s love, grow in faith and, with the guidance of theHoly Spirit, work to fulfil our God-given potential. We are looking for candidates who will make a meaningfulcontribution to the life of our school and positively impact pupil progress and wellbeing.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

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 Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 144 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: k.spellman@plymouthcast.com
• Phone number: 01752 365459
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-paul-s-roman-catholic-primary-school-plymouth

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

Arranging a visit to St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School

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

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