St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and adaptable teaching assistant to join our highly motivated team. This is a 1 year fixed term vacancy for 20 hours per week (Monday - Friday 9am 1pm) term-time only (including INSET days) starting September 2026. We are a one form entry Catholic primary school and the children are at the very centre of everything we do. Our school is committed to ensuring we deliver the highest quality education through exploration, enjoyment and creativity. We work hard to ensure our children fulfil and achieve their full potential and be the best they can be. We have a strong tradition of success in sports and music and close links to our parish family and the wider community. We are a good school (Ofsted 2024) with high ambition for our pupils. The Catholic life and teaching in our school is outstanding. We are looking for someone who • Can establish positive relationships with pupils and empathise with their needs • Has experience of supporting children in a classroom environment • Enjoys working as part of a team • Is expected to deliver intervention programmes to groups of children In return, we offer: • Delightful, well behaved pupils who are eager to learn • Supportive colleagues and a welcoming school community • Excellent CPD and professional development opportunities • A school where staff wellbeing is valued and prioritised We are part of the Bosco Catholic Education Trust, a family of schools working collaboratively to share expertise, support one another, and provide high-quality professional development opportunities.