Teaching Assistant/ Midday Supervisor

Teaching Assistant/ Midday Supervisor - St John’s CE Primary School

Grade: Aquinas 4 (Full time salary £27,305.00 p.a. – £29,246.00 p.a.)

Actual Pro Rata Salary: £18,093.13 - £19,379.30

Hours: Mon-Fri, 27.08 hours per week, 8:40am – 3:20pm 1hr 15mins unpaid break

Weeks: 39 weeks per year

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 19th June 2026

Start Date: 1st September 2026

St. John’s Church of England Primary School is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teaching assistant or someone who is passionate about improving the life experiences of our pupils. The successful candidate will work with an experienced and supportive team who are committed to improving life experiences for our pupils.

The role also includes Midday Supervisor responsibilities to help secure the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the lunchtime break period and assist with the dining hall duties.

Our ideal candidate will:

· Have experience working with children in particular Early Years;

· Knowledge and understanding of how to support children and aid their development;

· An ability to deploy strategies to allow learners to engage with the curriculum creatively;

· Very good numeracy/literacy skills;

· NVQ3 Teaching Assistant Course (desirable) or equivalent qualification or experience;

· Want to work as part of a hardworking, dedicated and cohesive team;

· Have a friendly, helpful, caring and flexible approach.

WHAT WE OFFER

In return, we offer:

· a happy community committed to providing the best education for our pupils built upon a strong sense of belonging and mutual respect, giving our children the encouragement to flourish and succeed.

· professional development of all colleagues.

· a distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do.

· a skilled and experienced team of professionals.

· a full-time teaching assistant in every class, plus experienced Learning Mentors for specialist support

Please see Application Form, JD&PS

Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to Aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org.