Teaching Assistant

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 3NR

10 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  22 September 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  12 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives?

Do you believe in nurturing every child’s potential - academically, emotionally, and spiritually?

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is looking for a committed and caring Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to play a vital role in supporting children through their educational journey in a warm, inclusive, and faith-filled environment.

We are seeking someone who:

Someone who believes in every child’s potential

A team player with a positive attitude and a caring nature

A supportive individual who can help children thrive both academically and emotionally

Someone who will live out our Catholic ethos and be a role model of kindness and compassion

What we offer:

Health and Wellbeing Cover, including cashback on optical, dental, and therapy treatments

Discounts at many high-street retailers

Access to a wide range of wellbeing services

24/7 confidential counselling and support line whenever you need it

Generous pension scheme to help you plan and invest in your future

Opportunities for progression with clear development pathways, regular reviews, and access to internal and external training

A supportive and inclusive workplace where your wellbeing comes first

Whether you're starting your journey in education or looking for a new challenge, St John Fisher is a place where you can shine and help others do the same.

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

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 John Fisher Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 461 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John Fisher Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-fisher-catholic-primary-school-coventry

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