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Teaching Assistants required for infant and junior schools
The hours will be 32.5 per week from 8.30am-3.30pm, Monday-Friday, with 30 minute lunch break (unpaid).
The contract will be Term Time+ 1 week, this will usually be the 5 x inset days.
Salary will be offered- Scale 3/4, points 5-10, FTE £29,436-£31,611, pro rata £22,850-£24,548, approximately, at current rates.
The Governors are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, highly motivated and hard-working individuals to join our teams of friendly, committed staff across our Federation.
Our two schools work together in a hard federation so whilst the post may be based at either the Infant or Junior school, there is the expectation that staff may be required to work across both schools.
We can offer unique opportunities for career development for support staff of all levels of experience who can offer high quality opportunities for our children. Our parents and governors are very supportive of the school and we are proud of our strong Church community links.
The successful candidates will:
1. Have experience in a primary setting preferably
2. Possess excellent literacy and numeracy skills; relevant qualifications to NVQ Level 3 preferably
3. Support and promote the school’s strong Catholic ethos and the Catholic way of living and teaching
4. Support teaching staff to ensure all pupils make outstanding progress
5. Maintain our expectations of high standards of behaviour from pupils at all times
6. Have an ability to work in partnership with pupils, parents, staff and governors.
7. Experience of ELSA would be welcomed.
The closing date for applications will be Friday 10th April 2026. Interview dates to be advised
For an opportunity to have a look around the school, please telephone the school office and speak to Mrs Allen, School Business Manager.
If you do not hear from us by Friday 17th April 2026, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Safeguarding Statement
St Mary's Catholic Federation, Carshalton 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.This position is subject to an enhanced disclosure check.