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Teaching Assistant – Job Advert Job Title: Contract: Start Date: Salary: Teaching Assistant Permanent, Part time, Term Time, 31.25 hours per week As soon as possible. NJC Band D, SCP 5-6, £25,584 to £25,989 FTE, Actual Salary £18,782 to £19,079 Reporting to: Headteacher Closing Date: Friday 27 February 2026 at 9am Interviews: Week commencing 2 March 2026 St. Mary’s is a warm and welcoming school where every member of the community is valued and celebrated as an individual with unique qualities, gifts and talents. Our aim as an inclusive school is to provide high quality education for all children. We want our children to love learning, and have created a motivating, purposeful and diverse curriculum so that they are challenged and engaged. Through our dedicated staff team, we have created a supportive and engaging environment where every child is encouraged to aim high and reach their full potential. We have a culture of excellence where the standards and expectations are high, consistent and clear. Our Catholic values and ethos permeate all aspects of school life, and Christ is at the heart of all we do. Our children are provided with opportunities to develop their personal faith and relationship with God. St Mary’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant. We are looking for someone who: • Is an experienced classroom practitioner with an understanding of interventions, assessments and teaching phonics. • Has the vision and drive to help raise standards • Is well organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Will be fully supportive of the Catholic ethos of our school • Is enthusiastic and works well as part of a team • Is committed to children’s welfare and safeguarding We will offer you: • A good school with a strong Catholic ethos and excellent community and parish links • A caring and positive working environment • Enthusiastic and confident children who enjoy all aspects of school life • Effective, supportive and dedicated staff, governors and parents • Opportunities to grow professionally We welcome interested applicants to come and visit the school, to meet the staff and the students and to understand the aspirations that the school has for the future. To arrange a visit to the school, please contact Gemma Myers, Finance & Operations Officer on: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. How to Apply Please visit https://stfcmat.com/vacancies/ to obtain the Teaching Assistant Recruitment Pack. Please complete all relevant documentation by the closing date of Friday 27 February 2026 at 9:00am, and send to Gemma Myers, Finance & Operations Officer on: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. St Francis Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.