Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate aboutworking in a school, committed tosupporting pupils?If so, we need you here!
Under new leadership,we are on an exciting journey of growth and development whilstmaintainingour Catholic ethos and living our core Gospel values.  

We are a vibrant Catholic primary school which has enjoysa rich partnership with both our community and the parish of Our Lady and St. Joseph. We enjoy wonderful support from our parents in providing an environment where our childrenthriveThisis a happy school where children are supported and encouraged to have a go and take risks. Inspired by Christ, we work together to achieve our best.    
 
We promote a rich curriculum with a strong emphasis physical and mental wellbeing as well as utilising our outdoor learning resources.   We serve our community by providing a welcoming,supportiveand caring environment where children thrive academically and socially and where the stimulating, aspirational learning ethos reflectshigh expectations.  We would love you to join us.  

We are looking to appoint an experiencedTeaching Assistantto support our SEND pupils and to provide interventions. You will work in partnership with the Class Teacher and must be able to work flexibly and with enthusiasm.The working hours are from8.30-3.30pmMonday -Fridayterm time only.
Thurrock Band3- Point Range8-12including fringe allowance and6 weekspaid holiday entitlement.

Your primary role will be tomaintainthe safety,welfareand good conduct of the pupils during the lunchtime break. Duties will include supervising the dining hall, administering firstaidand supporting children's play (Training will be provided)

Our friendly team will support you and training will be provided.

We are looking for a person who:

· has high expectations of the children and themselves with a passion for raising standards and attainment
· can think creatively to engage, enthuse and motivate children to learn
· is passionate about supporting all pupils, demonstrating empathy and understanding of different needs
· is confident and able to work with pupils with challenging needs, including social and emotional needs/behaviours
· has a good understanding of the primary curriculum and skills to assist pupils in developing a good standard of attainment
· has a good understanding of how to support children with pastoral needs
· is confident and able to support pupils in small groups and 1:1
· works well as part of a team and has a commitment to improving and developing their own practice.

We can offer:

A happy school with a strong Catholic ethos and active community and Parish links
Well-motivated and enthusiastic children
Very supportiveParents and Governors
A culture of enjoyment and achievement

Closing Date:15thJanuary 2026 InterviewDate: To be confirmed Start Date:asap

Applicants are invited tosubmityour application forms. Upon receipt of applications, candidates may be invited to interview. Any appointments offered will beoncompletion of the interview processand relevant Safeguarding Checks.
StJoseph's Catholic Primary School and The Christus Catholic Trust are committed to safeguarding and7

The successful candidate willbe requiredto undertake an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. You arerequired, before appointment, todiscloseany unspent convictions, cautions,reprimandsor warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

For an application pack please contactMrsJulie StaplesTel:01375 672217.Acompleted application form and all other related documents should be sent by emailto:email:admin@stjosephsprimary.thurrock.sch.uk.Visitors are welcome tocome and visitthe school, pleasecallMrsStaplesto arrange an appointment.

If you experience any difficulties downloading the forms, please contact the above email address and you will beemailedthe application pack.

Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Information about the School

Under new leadership we are on an exciting journey of growth and development whilst maintaining our Catholic ethos and living our core Gospel values.

We are a vibrant Catholic primary school which has enjoys a rich partnership with both our community and the parish of Our Lady and St. Joseph. We enjoy wonderful support from our parents in providing an environment where our children flourish. This is a happy school where children are supported and encouraged to have a go and take risks. Inspired by Christ, we work together to achieve our best.

We promote a rich curriculum with a strong emphasis physical and mental wellbeing as well as utilising our outdoor learning resources with our newly developing Forest School space. We serve our community by providing a welcoming, supportive and caring environment where children thrive academically and socially and where the stimulating, aspirational learning ethos reflects high expectations. We would love you to join us.

For the right candidate there will be plentiful opportunities for growth, development and leadership; we consider that changing our children's lives for the better is central to our vision and want others with the same mindset to join us.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.