1:1 Teaching Assistant (EYFS) – St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School

Salary: £8,282 per annum

Hours: 14 hours per week, Monday to Friday (split across the 5 mornings, start time to be confirmed)

Fixed term until 31st August 2027, Term time only

Behind every confident child is an adult who believed in them first - the one who offers encouragement at just the right moment, celebrates every success, and quietly cares for the little things that help each child feel ready to flourish.

St Joseph and St Teresa is a caring, friendly, and ambitious school where happy children develop a genuine love of learning. Guided by our shared values - together we love, we learn, we live - we nurture independent thinkers and lifelong learners. Our pupils grow in confidence, show respect for others, and are ready to take on the world.

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with our Early Years students. We’re looking for someone who wants to make a real difference and be part of a supportive, welcoming and values-driven school community.

We are looking for someone who:

At our school, you will find:

St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School is proud to be part of The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, offering excellent professional development and collaboration across a family of schools throughout the South West. 

If you are a Teaching Assistant who believes that the little moments matter and know the value of relationships that help children grow in confidence and character - we would truly love to hear from you.

We welcome and encourage visits from prospective applicants. Please contact our School Office Team on 01749 67879 or send an email to Office@sjt.thedcet.com to arrange a visit.   For more information about our application process, please contact recruitment@thedcet.com.

Closing date:  Monday 29th June 2026

Interview date:  Thursday 2nd July 2026

Please note applications may be reviewed on receipt and we may close the role early. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer. 

If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.