St Simon’s Catholic Primary School
Bosden Avenue
Stockport
SK7 4LH
0161 493 9696
http://www.st-simons.stockport.sch.uk
Job Title: Level 2 EYFS Teaching Assistant
Salary: point 3 - 4 - £24,796 - £25,185 pro rata actual salary £17,769.24-£18,948.43
Hours: 31 Hours per week
Working Pattern: Term time only
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 23rd February 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: April 2026
St Simon’s Catholic Primary School
‘Whatever we do, we do it for the glory of God.’
The Governors of St. Simon’s Catholic Primary School seek to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic and patient Level 2 Teaching Assistant, who is passionate about giving children the best start to their education. They wish to appoint someone who will play a pivotal role in creating a secure and stimulating environment where our youngest learners can flourish academically, socially, and spiritually. supporting pupils with diverse needs, and who will live and breathe our mission of striving to be the very best that they can be.
The successful candidate will be welcomed into a team committed to continually raising standards and upholding the distinctive ethos of this Catholic, friendly, inclusive school and will work under the guidance of the EYFS Lead and Class Teacher to support the delivery of the EYFS Statutory Framework.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Support Learning: Work alongside the Class Teacher to deliver engaging phonics, literacy, and numeracy activities.
Foster Faith: Support the Catholic ethos of our school through daily prayer, reflection, and living out our Gospel values.
Create Environments: Help maintain an inspiring indoor and outdoor learning space where "play with purpose" is the priority.
Observe & Record: Use a keen eye to track pupil progress and contribute to learning journals.
St Simon’s offers:
A warm, welcoming school community with a strong family atmosphere.
Well-behaved, eager-to-learn pupils who take pride in their school.
Opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD).
A
supportive leadership team that prioritizes staff well-being.
Applicants should demonstrate how they meet the criteria in the person specification in their supporting statement
Closing date: 23rd February 2026
Interviews: TBC
Applicants must apply using a CES application form which is attached.
To apply for the position, please email your completed application to headteacher@st-simons.stockport.sch.uk
St Simon’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including DBS check and will then be required to sign the CES Contract.
Diocese of Shrewsbury in partnership with Stockport Local Authority
The application forms and an information pack are available to download from here. Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school address above.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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