Teaching Assistant Level 3

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B76 2SP

Deadline is tomorrow

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  2 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hrs per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 3 (£26,409-£32,654)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Board of Directors of Holy Cross Catholic School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who will contribute to the continued growth of this caring, popular primary school and be fully supportive of the Catholic ethos.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who has:

• Excellent written and oral skills.

• The ability to communicate effectively with children, staff and parents.

• A commitment to ensuring children achieve their full potential.

• Is committed to raising standards within a broad and balanced curriculum.

• Has the ability to develop children’s wellbeing and self-esteem.

• Is able to communicate effectively and enjoys working as part of a team.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A positive caring ethos based upon the values of the Catholic faith.

• Well motivated happy children who love to come to school and are excited about learning.

• An exciting opportunity of collaborative working as part of a forward-thinking Multi Academy that provides opportunities to support and develop your continuing professional development.

• A committed and supportive environment where you will be encouraged to develop your professional career.

• The opportunity of being part of a dynamic, professional friendly team.

• Strong parish links and supportive parents, Local Governing Board and Senior Leadership Team.

Further details about the role

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. St John Paul II Multi Academy is an Equal Opportunities employer. The Multi Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and staff and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS check is required for all successful applicants. An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

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 are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

HolyCross TA Level 3 Job Description.docx.pdf - 93.2 KB (opens in new tab)

About Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 211 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Holy Cross Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: hr@sjp2.net
• Phone number: 01216752158
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holy-cross-catholic-primary-school-b76-2sp

Arranging a visit to Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@sjp2.net.

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