14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    TBC

  • Closing date

    6 February 2026 at 11am

  • Date listed

    23 January 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£25,185.00 - £29,540.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 3 to 5 dependent on experience

Teaching Assistant job summary

The successful candidate will work closely with our dedicated staff to support the learning needs of our amazing children. Every child at St Joseph’s is unique, and we are committed to helping each one flourish.

This role is ideal for someone who:

  • Enjoys working with children and wants to make a difference
  • Is keen to develop their skills within a school setting
  • Thrives as part of a happy, hard‑working team
  • Shares our high expectations and commitment to doing the very best for every child
  • Is willing to learn — training and support will be provided

Initially, the role will be based in EYFS or Key Stage 1, but flexibility is essential, and you may be asked to work across the school.

Our Values

At the heart of St Joseph’s is kindness. We are looking for someone who can embrace and model our values, contributing positively to our caring school community.

Why Join St Joseph’s?

  • A supportive, joyful team
  • A strong sense of community
  • A commitment to professional development
  • A chance to make a meaningful impact every day

If you believe you could be the right person for our team, we would love to hear from you.

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.

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About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
155 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a very successful and popular village school in a beautiful location.

School location

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