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TEACHING ASSISTANT
EARLY YEARS
Hours: 8.30a.m.-3.20p.m. Monday-Friday
Salary: £20,542 (Actual) - £27,729 (FTE)
Contract: Initially until 31/8/26
St Joseph’s is a welcoming and vibrant, multicultural Catholic Primary School in the heart of Kingston.
The Governing Body are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and motivated team of early years staff.
The successful candidate will work alongside and under the guidance of the class teachers and will play an important role in supporting our children’s learning journey.
We are looking for someone who:
1. Has experience of working with children
2. Is patient, flexible and enthusiastic with a strong 'can do' attitude
3. Who enjoys working as part of a team
4. Is able to show initiative, both in a class setting and when working with small groups/individuals
5. Has a level 2 or above qualification in supporting teaching and learning
In return, we offer a supportive wellbeing package to all staff.
Excellent communication, written and oral English skills are essential for this role.
This post also includes play/lunchtime supervision which would involve engaging and caring for children in your year group.
Applicants are expected to have GCSE or equivalent in at least English and Maths.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.
Closing date: 26th September 2025 at 9.00a.m.
Safeguarding Statement
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.