Teaching Assistant Level B

Teaching Assistant (Level B)

Cottesmore St Mary Catholic Primary School

Position: Teaching Assistant (Level B)

Part time: Monday to Friday 08.45-3pm Term time only

Contract Type: Permanent

Grade: LGA 2019 Scale 4a Spinal 9-10

Salary: TA Grade SC4A (Role B) £ 27,254 - £27,694

Start: November 2026

Cottesmore St Mary is a thriving, friendly and supportive Catholic primary school. Our Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to join our team.

We are looking for someone who is committed to our Catholic vision, has high expectations and aspirations for all children, and is passionate about helping every child reach their potential. Recent experience of working with primary-aged children is essential, with experience of supporting children with a range of needs and delivering targeted interventions under the direction of the class teacher highly desirable.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support learning, promote inclusion, encourage positive behaviour and develop children’s confidence, independence and self-esteem. They will be flexible, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a supportive team, using their initiative to meet pupils’ individual needs.

Cottesmore St Mary is a nurturing school that values every member of our school family. We offer personalised training and development opportunities, supported by a strong culture of professional growth.

Cottesmore St Mary Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing Date: Tuesday 10th November2026 at 9am

Interview Date: Wb 16th November 2026

Please contact Anna Mullans on annamullans@cottesmorestmary.org to express interest.

Additional Information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company Information

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This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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