Teaching Assistant

St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary and Nursery School, part of the St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust, is seeking to appoint enthusiastic, compassionate and committed Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team from September 2026.

We are recruiting for multiple Teaching Assistant positions to work across EYFS, KS1 and KS2. Candidates are welcome to indicate within their application any preferred phase/key stage and outline any relevant experience working within particular age ranges.

Fixed Term: 1 September 2026 – 31 August 2027
Grade 3 – Scale Point 5–7
£29,436 – £30,288 FTE
Actual Salary: £23,648 – £24,333
(Paid in 12 equal monthly instalments)

These roles will involve supporting pupils with a range of additional and complex needs, including children with SEND and pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Support may be delivered on a 1:1 basis, with pairs of pupils, or within small groups of high-needs learners across the school.
We are seeking individuals with high expectations for all pupils and a genuine commitment to inclusive practice. Successful candidates will play an important role in helping children flourish academically, socially and emotionally within a nurturing Catholic environment.

About Us

St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary and Nursery School is proud to be part of the St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust, a growing family of Catholic schools committed to excellence, inclusion and strong professional collaboration. Through our Trust partnership, staff benefit from high-quality professional development, shared expertise and opportunities to grow within a supportive and ambitious network of schools.

We are looking for candidates who:
• Have experience working within a primary school setting
• Have experience supporting pupils with SEND and/or high needs
• Can build positive, nurturing relationships with children and adults
• Are calm, patient, flexible and resilient
• Work effectively as part of a team and understand classroom roles and responsibilities
• Demonstrate strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Show initiative and can respond quickly and effectively to challenges that arise
• Can support pupils’ emotional regulation, communication and engagement in learning
• Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Are supportive of and willing to actively promote the Catholic ethos and values of the school

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming, caring and inclusive school community
• Friendly and supportive staff and leadership team
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development
• Excellent CPD and networking opportunities through St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust
• Opportunities for career progression, including Teacher Apprenticeship pathways
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families

St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references, online checks and other safer recruitment pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Application forms, job descriptions and person specifications are available from the school website:
www.stjamesthegreat.org/Job-Vacancies/

Visits to the school prior to application are strongly encouraged. Please email office@stjamesthegreat.org to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Please return completed application forms and a supporting personal statement outlining your suitability for the role to: finance@stjamesthegreat.org or hand deliver to the school office.

Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd June 2026 at 12 noon
Shortlisted Candidates Notified: Thursday 4th June 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 9th June and Thursday 11th June 2026 (morning interviews)