St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Hunslet
Teaching Assistant
Temporary for until 31st August 2025 (in the first instance, with the possibility of extension until August 2026)
Level A1-B1
(31.66 hours a week)
(8.30am – 3.20pm with a 30-minute lunch)
The Governors of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint a caring and committed teaching assistant to join the dedicated team of staff that take care of and nurture the children and families in our community. We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic and calm member of staff who is able to work across the primary school age group.
The role will involve working under the direction of the class teacher to support individual children with SEND on a 1:1 basis as well as support small groups of pupils. The right candidate will be able to demonstrate personal qualities of dedication, patience, flexibility and good humour. Working collaboratively as part of a multi-professional team you will be able to respond quickly to the changing needs of the school and the individual children, as well as demonstrating good levels of Maths and English. You will support our children in the development of their faith and spiritual journey.
The successful candidate will:
Be supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school
Have a passion for working with children
Be a team player who is able to communicate well with children and staff
Be highly motivated to support children in achieving their full potential
Is an outstanding role model who builds positive relationships
Show a willingness to undertake: first aid training, safeguarding training, continued professional development
Be committed to the school and will contribute to all aspects of school life
In return St. Joseph’s can offer you;
A Christ-centred community where each day we walk in Jesus footsteps.
• Enthusiastic, happy, well-behaved children - ‘pupils (who) sparkle like diamonds with enthusiasm’ – Ofsted October 2023.
• Friendly and supportive staff within a welcoming school environment – (St Joseph’s) ‘is an oasis of calm in a busy community’ and ‘a school once experienced never forgotten.’
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A supportive Governing Body, parish and leadership team - ‘The level of care and compassion that senior leaders offer to staff is greatly appreciated by the staff body.’
• A school where parents and carers are extremely supportive –‘Pupils, staff and families know how precious education is’
Potential candidates are welcomed to come and visit our amazing school and feel the unique character that visitors consistently comment on.
Please contact the school office on 0113 2712093 or office@stjosephscatholicprimary.org to arrange a visit.
To apply, please download application documents from the school's vacancies page: https://www.stjosephscatholicprimaryschool.net/vacancies/
The CES application form must be used and emailed to office@stjosephscatholicprimary.org
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.
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