Job Title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Start Date: 1^st January 2026

Hours: 28 hours and 45 minutes per week

Closing Date: 05 December at 12pm

Interviews: TBC

Salary: Somerset Scale Point 3; £9,367

Working Weeks: 38 working weeks

Contract: Fixed term until 31^st July 2026

Responsible to: Headteacher

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint a 1:1 Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will be reliable, dedicated and hardworking and help to provide a welcoming environment for our children, staff and visitors. 

Applicants must be able to work as part of a team, communicate effectively with children, staff, governors, parents and contractors and demonstrate adherence to established safety policies and procedures.

Desirable skills/experience:    

·        Knowledge of how to incorporate visual and concrete resources into planning to support learning (use of total communication) would be of use.   

·        Ability to take responsibility for creating a spiralised curriculum incorporating opportunities to revisit learning regularly.  

·        Experience of Emotional Literacy or Mental Health needs within children.  

·        Experience of using the EYFS curriculum in Key Stage 1.

·        Ability to work in a team to support and create the best experience for children to enable them to meet their full potential.    

·        Be flexible to do a range of tasks and to use own initiative when required.  

·        Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE or ‘O’ Level Grade C or above or equivalent).  

·        Work within, and act upon, the advice of class teacher and SENDCo.  

·        Have experience of working with children.  

·        Be an excellent communicator and team player.  

·        Work within our school’s rigorous safeguarding policies and procedures.  

·        Remain calm, confidential and professional in all situations.  

We can offer you:

·        A positive ethos with friendly, happy and motivated children

·        A team of loyal and dedicated staff

·        A supportive Local Governing Committee and successful, hardworking Friends of St Joseph’s (PTA)

·        Modernised buildings with spacious grounds and facilities, including forest school area and an outdoor classroom

Visits to the school are most welcome, please telephone 01278 422786 to book an appointment. For any other enquires please contact  recruitment@thedcet.com

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close advert if a suitable candidate is found.

The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust (DCET) is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children.  All staff are expected to share this commitment.  The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application and satisfactory references.