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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Haywards Heath
Teaching Assistants required for October 2025
The Governors of St Joseph's Primary School are seeking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team as soon as possible. This position will be across all year groups and experience with supporting a child with Diabetes would be useful.
Closing date: 29th September 2025
Short listing: 30th September 2025
Interview date: 7th October 2025
St Joseph's has a diverse community of staff and students, from a wide range of backgrounds.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary is part of the BOSCO Catholic Education Trust. The BOSCO CET is currently a group of thirteen schools working together for the benefit of each school and the wider Catholic community in Sussex.
As a larger primary school (two-form entry) St Joseph's can offer you:
* A chance to be part of a welcoming and inclusive Catholic community
* Working alongside a very supportive and collaborative team
* A strong leadership team who promote a positive work life balance for all staff
* The opportunity to be in a school with fabulous grounds, Forest schools, school gardens, playing field, woodland
* Highly motivated and enthusiastic learners
* An abundance of opportunities for career development
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following attributes
* Be able to support the Catholic ethos of our school
* Enjoy supporting children with additional needs
* Can adapt and respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
* Be flexible, approachable and always willing to 'have a go'
* Self motivated, organised and a team player
* Has a positive outlook
So, if you're new to Catholic Education, don't let that be a barrier - come and see what life is like at St Joseph's. Visits to the school are positively encouraged.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Haywards Heath) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees will be expected to undertake an enhanced check with the DBS.
We are looking for one full time, permanent position working 31.25 hours a week. The position will be paid at a Grade 4 point 5 £25,583 pro rata.
For an application pack and any enquiries, please contact our School Business Manager, Angela Parkinson.
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Job Details
Salary: £25,583 pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent, Term time only
Working Pattern: Full time role 31.25 hours per week
Location: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Interviews: 7th October 2025
What You Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role you will need to:
Purpose of the job
To support the classroom teacher in the delivery of the curriculum.
Key tasks
* To undertake activities with either individuals or groups of children to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical, emotional and educational development.
* To work with individual children as directed by the class teachers or other senior members of staff.
* To promote and reinforce the children's self esteem and encourage positive attitudes and social interaction.
* To monitor individual children's needs and report this to the designated teacher as appropriate.
* To accompany classes and teachers on educational visits and school journeys.
* To supervise children at playtime and assist with classroom supervision.
* If requested, assist in administering first aid to children.
* To help children with personal cleanliness and clean-up "spoiled" areas as required.
* To prepare class activities and aids, including photocopying, under the direction of the teacher.
* To prepare and store general equipment (including books).
* To assist the class teacher in the planning of work programmes for individuals and groups of children and developing extended activities.
* To attend courses and in-service training when appropriate.
* To undertake any additional duties which may be allocated by the headteacher after consultation with the postholder.
St Joseph's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all governors, staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Personal Profile - Teaching Assistant
Experience
Essential Any experience in primary education (paid or voluntary)
Qualifications/Training
Desirable First aid training, Teaching Assistant Qualification, experience of working with children who have Diabetes
Personal Qualities
Commitment to providing a high quality service at all times
Commitment to meeting the needs of pupils, parents and to promoting the ethos of the school.
A flexible approach to work - able to work additional hours or swap days if necessary
Great sense of humour.
Skills and Abilities
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Good organisational skills
The ability to:
* Maintain appropriate level of confidentiality
* Handle difficult situations sensitively
* Maintain a commitment to equal opportunities.
* Work as a member of a team whilst using your own initiative
* Stay calm and "think on your feet".
* Keep accurate and up to date records
* Recognise changes in pupils' behaviour and report to the teacher
* Assist the teacher in creating a positive learning environment
* Work with small groups of pupils when carrying out specific tasks
Further Information
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this to
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on
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The reference number for this role is SCHO00975.
Job Reference: SCHO00975