Teaching Assistant Additional Needs

St Dominic's Catholic Primary School, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8YG

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  A soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,345.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant Additional Needs job summary

About the role:

We are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant (additional needs)

• Support individual children sometimes within small groups, making the adjustments on a day-to-day basis to ensure access to a differentiated and highly personalised curriculum
• Be proactive and flexible in supporting the child’s needs
• Working closely with the SENCO to deliver a personalised programme of support to meet targets
• To support and maintain positive links between home and school by making parents feel welcome
• To work collaboratively with several external agencies to draw upon skills, knowledge and recommendations to help support the child
• To support the child’s personal care and needs, including communication by following the Education Health Care Plans, and undergoing any relevant training
• Lunchtime supervision is included in this post
• We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements, including flexible hours or job-sharing options.

Why St Dominic’s Catholic Primary School?

• A Christian community with a caring, secure and disciplined environment.
• A happy and supportive family atmosphere.
• High academic standards.
• A commitment to success for all.
• Excellent relationships with parents.
• St Dominic’s is committed to your on-going professional development.

Closing date for applications: 5th May 2026

Informal enquiries, further details and application forms from Mrs A Mooney, Office Manager on 01785 413278 or email office@st-dominics-catholic.staffs.sch.uk All applications should be returned to Mrs Stokes. For further information about St Dominic’s, please visit the school website, https://www.st-dominics-catholic.staffs.sch.uk/

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

St Dominic’s Catholic Primary School is proud to part of the St Gabriel the Archangel MAT. A company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with company number 08146661. Registered Office Address: Station Road, Cheadle, Staffordshire ST10 1LH. Telephone: 01538 4937774

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

The position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions. Further details regarding this check are available by visiting www.gov.uk/dbs This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Dominic's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 202 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Dominic's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-dominic-s-catholic-primary-school-st15-8yg

Are you looking for a new role in an innovative and supportive Multi - Academy Company where teacher CDP is a priority and a school where teaching and learning are of equal importance to children’s happiness and well-being? We are delighted to advertise an excellent opportunity to join our ‘Outstanding’ school (as confirmed by Ofsted in April 2022) in the picturesque market town of Stone, one of our 13 rural primary schools located in the stunning countryside of Staffordshire.

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