EYS/Key Stage 1/Lower KS2 Teaching Assistant Level 2

Further details and how to apply can be found on the school's website

EYS/KEY STAGE 1/LOWER KS2 TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2

Fixed Term until August 2027 to start as soon as possible

15 hours per week, 46 weeks per year

Salary band £25,583 - £25,989 pro-rata

Actual Salary £9,429 - £9,579 P.A. pay award pending

The Governors wish to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced person to support the learning of pupils in our school.

We would like to offer you the opportunity to become part of our successful team of professionals dedicated to the education of our pupils.

Candidates should:

• Have recent experience of working with children in EYS or lower KS2.
• Be committed, enthusiastic, patient and show great initiative.
• Have experience of working with children with additional needs.
• Have experience delivering Phonic sessions with groups of children
• Be able to work closely with the Class Teachers following plans and targets.
• Be willing to make a caring and positive contribution to the school.
• Be a flexible, reliable and a consistent team player.
• Have high level interpersonal, organisational and presentation skills.
• Have the knowledge and skills to support children with their learning of phonics, reading, writing and maths.
• Have recent experience of delivering sensory diets
• Have experience of sensory activities.

Safeguarding information

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

References will be checked prior to interview and are integral to the recruitment process. Please note that open or generic references will not be accepted as part of a safer recruitment process. By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2025

Closing date: 8th July 2026

Start date: 1st September 2026

Safeguarding information

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2025.

References will be checked prior to interview and are integral to the recruitment process. Please note that open or generic references will not be accepted as part of a safer recruitment process.