Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Overview

Emmaus Catholic Multi Academy Company is recruiting for a Level 1 Teaching Assistant (temporary, 1:1) at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School. Salary:
Grade 2 SCP 3 (£24,796.00) (FTE - AYR) - To be pro rata. 5 days, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks (TTO + Training Days).

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated, positive person to take on the position of a temporary 1:1 Level 1 Teaching Assistant, to work closely with children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We are seeking applicants to help a child 1:1 with learning and developing communication and social skills as well as supporting them in their learning journey.

Putting our children and young people first, always.

“Excellent Catholic education for all, in the heart of our communities: nourishing faith, nurturing talent and fostering aspiration”

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering our school vision by supporting the day-to-day 1:1 Teaching Assistant activities. Our teachers and support staff are talented, professional, supportive, caring and ambitious to achieve success.

We welcome applications from both Catholics and non-Catholics but expect all employees to support the Catholic ethos and values of the school. If you meet the requirements of the job description and person specification and feel that you could make a positive difference to our services, then we can’t wait to receive your application.

• Temporary 1:1 Level 1 Teaching Assistant, to work closely with children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Help a child 1:1 with learning and developing communication and social skills as well as supporting them in their learning journey.
• Deliver day-to-day 1:1 Teaching Assistant activities in support of classroom learning.

• Enthusiastic, highly motivated, positive person.
• Willingness to work with children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Support the Catholic ethos and values of the school; applications welcome from both Catholics and non-Catholics.

A full application pack is available from our website or by contacting the school office:

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We warmly welcome visits to the school. For specific questions about the role and/or to request a visit, please contact the school office.

• Closing Date: Friday 6th February 2026 (we may bring forward the Final date to receive applications, depending on volume of applicants, therefore please apply ASAP)
• Interview Date: w/c 9th February 2026

Emmaus Catholic MAC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process school and colleges should consider carrying out online searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an online check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or during the interview.

Attached documents:
Emmaus - JD and Person Spec - Level 1 TA.pdf;
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