Teaching Assistant - St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Teaching Assistant - St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Dorset Council

Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3DA

£10,248 - £10,411 per annum

Contract

Full time

KS2 CLASS TEACHING ASSISTANT

Part-time / Term-time only

One Year Fixed Term Contract starting September 2026

17.5 hours per week

Monday to Friday 8.45am-12.15pm

XS 10.4b Grade 5 SCP 5-6

Salary £10,248 to £10,411 per annum pro-rated actual salary (April 2026 pay award pending)

We are looking for a positive and motivated class teaching assistant to join our team. We are looking for candidates who will instil in the children a love of learning.

Please only use the Catholic Education Service application form, available from our school office ) [email protected] or website https://www.stjosephs.dorset.sch.uk/vacancies/ and return it directly to the school- either by post or email.

We are also advertising for a teaching assistant (maternity cover) to work afternoons. Please indicate clearly on the application form whether you would like to be considered for both vacancies.

Visits very much welcomed and further information is available from the school.

Closing date for applications: Friday 10th July 2026

Interviews in the week commencing 13th July 2026

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant's background credentials, including Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

The school will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. St. Joseph's School is committed to equal opportunities.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

About the School

St Joseph's is a warm and friendly primary school with wonderful children and staff. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where all pupils can develop and thrive. We are committed to providing a learning environment where every young person can achieve their goals.

We offer a team that is fully supportive. We are able to coach and enable professional development.

We welcome someone who shares our Christian ethos.

'The school has high expectations and aspirations for all pupils. Pupils meet these expectations well. There is a purposeful and calm learning atmosphere, which begins in Reception Year'.

Ofsted Inspection June 2024