Job Description

Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about working in a school, committed to supporting pupils? If so, we need you here!

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 thrive 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.   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.

We are looking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to 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 from 8.30-3.30pm Monday - Friday term time only.

Thurrock Band 3 - Point Range 8-12 including fringe allowance and 6 weeks paid holiday entitlement.

Your primary role will be to maintain the safety, welfare and good conduct of the pupils during the lunchtime break. Duties will include supervising the dining hall, administering first aid and 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 supportive Parents and Governors
A culture of enjoyment and achievement

Closing Date: 30.9.25 (midday) Interview Date: To be confirmed Start Date: asap

Applicants are invited to submit your application forms. Upon receipt of applications, candidates may be invited to interview. Any appointments offered will be on completion of the interview process and relevant Safeguarding Checks.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and The Christus Catholic Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

For an application pack please contact Mrs Julie Staples Tel: 01375 672217. A completed application form and all other related documents should be sent by email to: email:admin@stjosephsprimary.thurrock.sch.uk. Visitors are welcome to come and visit the school, please call Mrs Staples to arrange an appointment.

If you experience any difficulties downloading the forms, please contact the above email address and you will be emailed the 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.