Teaching Assistant - Temporary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7JX

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  18 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £18,910.06 - £18,910.06 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant - Temporary job summary

We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant primary school. You will work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to support pupils with additional learning needs, helping them access the curriculum and reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEND or additional needs
• Assist in the planning and delivery of tailored learning activities
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers
• Support pupils’ social and emotional development

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children in an educational setting (preferred)
• Understanding of SEND and strategies to support learning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, empathetic, and flexible approach
• Relevant qualifications NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English are essential

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school community
• Opportunities for professional development and training (2 x CPD days per year)
• A chance to make a real difference in children’s lives

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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 207 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-st14-7jx

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