Teaching Assistant; TA

Contract Information

Contract Type:
Fixed Term

Working Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:30am-4pm
Number of positions: 3
Qualifications

Required:

GCSE Maths and English

Start Date:

1st September 2026
Salary: £24,404 - £25,183 pro rata

In order to meet the needs of our wonderful children, the Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated teaching assistant to join our hard‑working and dedicated staff.

• Loves working with children
• Is a solution‑focused team player
• Pupil‑centred in all undertakings
• Determined, flexible and approachable
• Committed to personal professional development
• Committed to enriching the Catholic life of the school
• Prepared to work hard to ensure all children meet their full potential
• Committed to inclusion of children with special educational needs and disabilities
• Inventive and willing to find ways to enable learners with a range of needs including SEMH
• Able to attend to the personal needs of all children—pastoral, social, health, physical hygiene and welfare
• Able to establish positive and constructive relationships with stakeholders of all levels including pupils, parents/carers and staff

• A distinctive Catholic ethos
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Supportive parents and an experienced, dedicated staff
• A professional, friendly, caring, inclusive and supportive working atmosphere
• Well‑behaved and friendly children, who are motivated to achieve and be the best they can be
• Excellent opportunities for career and professional development including curriculum leadership skills
• Governors and a leadership team who prioritise well‑being and are committed to supporting all staff to ensure that our children receive the high‑quality education they deserve

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced CRB check. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches as part of our due diligence checks.

Reference: This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre‑employment checks where applicable.

DBS:
This post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice can be viewed on the relevant website.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Please complete the application form and email it to head@sacre