St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Wetherby
Head Teacher: Mrs Karen Williams
Email: sbm@stjosephswetherby.com

TEACHING ASSISTANT
Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

Salary: (A3), Term Time Only (27.5 hours weekly)

The Governors of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join an outstanding, committed team.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Will be committed to safeguarding the children in our care and will adhere to our rigorous safeguarding and child protection policy and procedure and health and safety policy and procedure at all times.
• A practicing Catholic or committed to sustaining the strong Catholic Ethos of the school.
• Able to demonstrate high levels of English and Maths skills to support our pupils in EYFS/KS1.
• Creative and highly motivated, with passion and patience for providing quality learning experiences.
• Emotionally intelligent, placing value on developing the whole child.
• Able to communicate effectively with children, parents, colleagues and governors.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Has a willingness to be part of the community of St Joseph’s.

In return, we can offer the successful candidate the opportunity:

• A warm, welcoming and happy outstanding Catholic Primary School.
• A caring and positive school community underpinned by our strong Catholic ethos where all are valued and welcomed.
• Enthusiastic, happy and well-behaved children who take great pride in attending St Joseph’s.
• To become part of our Catholic School Community.
• Supportive and committed parents and governors.
• An excellent team of dedicated and supportive staff committed to high quality teaching and learning and a culture where everyone is encouraged to succeed.
• To receive CPD which matches experience and aspiration.
• Strong links with St Joseph’s parish.

All applicants who can demonstrate strong skills and experience will be welcomed. Experience of working in EYFS / KS1 is desirable.

Please visit our website www.stjosephswetherby.com

We would warmly welcome and encourage all applicants to visit our school. Appointments can be made via the school office. 

For further details and an application pack, please contact the school or download information from our ‘Staff Vacancies’ page on our school website. Please note that all applicants must use the CES application forms which can be found on the school website. 

Completed application forms can be returned by email to sbm@stjosephswetherby.com or post to Karen Williams, Head Teacher.

Closing date for applications: Friday 27th September 2024 (noon)
Shortlisting: Friday 27th September 2024 (afternoon)
Interviews: To Be Confirmed

Schools Policy Statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available on-line.  

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.  

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.