Teaching Assistant Level 1

Post

Title:

Teaching Assistant (Level
1)

Responsible to: Headteacher

Location: St Michael’s RC Primary School

Salary: Grade2 scp 3-4 Actual Salary £13,887 - £15,064 (£24,796- £25,185 FTE)

Term of Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Term Time Only

Hours per week: 21.25 hours per week

Start date: 1st September 2026

Closing date: 10th July 2026

St Michael’s RC Primary School are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant (Level
1). This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi‑academy trust.

Working mainly, but not exclusively, with a child with SEN the postholder will support the child to thrive and develop within the school environment. Working alongside the teaching and support staff the postholder will take a full part in the life of the school. Lunchtime cover will also be a responsibility of this role.

• Has experience of working with children in a paid/voluntary capacity
• Is calm and compassionate with the sensitivity to work with children with Special Educational Needs and their parents/carers
• Is a team player, understands classroom roles and responsibilities and will support whole‑school activity
• Understands how to keep children safe and can deal calmly and effectively with accidents, emergencies and illness
• Can contribute to the development of children’s communication, as well as physical, emotional and social needs
• Will encourage and support children’s rights and choices in play, enabling creativity and offering a range of opportunities
• Promote positive behaviour, implement agreed behaviour management strategies and support children in taking responsibility for their own learning and behaviour

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio‑economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

Commitment to Safeguarding:
All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references. Information provided by you will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice.

Shortlisting date: 10th July 2026

Interview date: week commencing 13th July 2026

* Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website. We may withdraw this advert at any time *