Teaching Assistant Level 3
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 1EF26 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
17 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 4 scp. 7-11. Actual Salary: £22,711 - £24,752
Teaching Assistant Level 3 job summary
Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 3 at St Joesph's Catholic Primary School in Stockport. This role will initially be based in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). We welcome applicants with early years experience. As this position will be based in EYFS and therefore candidates must hold a Full and Relevant EYFS qualification.
The role:
To work with groups of pupils under the supervision of the teacher including the delivery of programmes of work and the implementation of ILPs
To assist the teacher in ensuring a safe classroom and outdoor environment
To prepare the classroom for lessons, including displaying work and clearing afterwards
To supervise groups and occasionally whole classes for a session/lesson in the classroom or outside the main teaching area as required
The successful candidate will:
- Have strong moral and ethical principles and values
- Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations
- Be open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour
- Act with the utmost integrity at all times
We can offer the successful candidate:
- An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors and parents
- Close links and group support from other schools in this forward thinking Catholic multi-academy trust in this exciting time in our development
- An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals
- Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme which is one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of 18.5%
- A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training
- A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:
- o A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family
- o A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members
- o Flu vaccination clinics
- o Eyecare vouchers
Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit the school and meet with the School Business Manager. Please email the school office at office@stjosephsstockport.co.uk to make arrangements
If you would like to apply for the position, you should complete the Application Form by clicking 'Apply Now'. You should read the notes to applicants, privacy notice, job description and person specification.
The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, religion, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, sex and sexual orientation.
Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The applicant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
It is not a requirement of this role to be a practising Catholic and applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.
[1] Please note that whilst the successful candidate will be appointed to a particular school within the Trust, the Trust reserves the right to deploy staff at any of its schools depending on need, where agreement is reached with all parties.
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Further information about the job
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 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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
- School type
- Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 102 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Welcome to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. Our school is a special place which serves the children and families of central Stockport and its surrounding areas.
At St Joseph’s, our curriculum is designed to inspire a love of learning, nurture curiosity, and equip every child with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to thrive in an ever-changing world. Rooted in our school’s ethos and the National Curriculum, our broad and balanced curriculum ensures that all pupils develop academically, socially, and emotionally in a supportive and inclusive environment.
We believe that learning should be engaging, meaningful, and relevant to our children’s lives. Our curriculum is carefully sequenced to build knowledge and understanding over time, fostering deep learning and critical thinking. We encourage children to become confident, independent learners who take ownership of their progress and develop resilience in the face of challenges.
Through high-quality teaching, enrichment opportunities, and a focus on personal development, we aim to empower every child to achieve their full potential. Our curriculum celebrates diversity, promotes British values, and ensures that every child is prepared for the next stage of their education and their future role in society.
At the heart of our vision is the belief that every child matters. We are committed to providing a curriculum that is ambitious, inclusive, and designed to unlock the unique potential of each learner, inspiring them to be curious, creative, and compassionate citizens of the future.
Visitors are welcome and we are proud to show around any prospective families who would like to find out more about St Joseph's. Partnership between home and school is highly valued and we look forward to working together with our parents in ensuring the very best outcomes for our children.
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