Job Introduction
TEACHING ASSISTANT (fixed-term contract – 31/8/25)
Grade 3 £24,404 - £25,183 F.T.E/pro rata
Grade 4 £25,183 - £26,409 F.T.E/pro rata
Term time only: start asap
We have an exciting opportunity to work in our school as a teaching assistant and are particularly looking for an experienced teaching assistant. The role would also be suitable for a previous teacher who is looking for a different role within a school or for someone considering initial teacher training in the future.
The teaching assistant position will involve working closely with the class teachers and any other teaching assistants to meet the needs of the class as well as individual children with SEND.
The positions are full days, 5 days a week, 8:35-3:15. Duties will include lunchtime duty and there may be additional hours available for breakfast club or after school club.
We are looking for the right people for the job; above all, you must be compassionate, energetic, motivated and resilient.
Knowledge and understanding of a range of learning barriers including communication, behavioural, and emotional needs are essential. We are looking for someone with strong skills in supporting children with phonics, reading, maths and are highly effective at working with children to support their learning across the curriculum in the classroom.
Application packs are available on the school website.
www.stkatharinesceprimary.co.uk in Our School/Staff/Staff Vacancies
Applications to recruitment@skps.email
Applications must be submitted using our application form. We regret to advise CV’s are not accepted as a form of application.
Closing date 9am Friday 10th January 2025
Successful candidates will be notified by 17th January; if you haven’t heard by this date please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Interview Date: TBC
St. Katharine’s C.E. (V.A.) Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff, and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment processes and therefore the post requires enhanced DBS check and references prior to interview.