Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Salary: Scale 3 point 5 £25,583 FTE £18,333.71 Pro rata actual salary
Hours: 31 hours per week
Working Pattern: Term time only
Contract type: Temporary until 31st December 2026

Closing date: Monday, 24th November 2025
Interview Date: 1st December 2025
Start Date: January 2026

An opportunity has arisen for a Scale 3 Teaching Assistant who shares our vision for quality education, rooted in faith, to become a part of our wonderful school team, continuing to strive to be the best school that we can be.

‘Whatever we do, we do it for the glory of God.’ - 1 Corinthians 10.31

Are you a good or outstanding Teaching Assistant with high expectations of children’s achievements, attainment and behaviour?
Do you have the drive to make a difference within our school?
Are you willing to go above and beyond for the children at St Simon’s?
Can you lead groups of children confidently with a clear sense of purpose?
Are you flexible in your approach and able to adapt to differing requirements?
Would you uphold the distinctive Catholic faith that is fundamental to our school?

If you can answer YES to the above, we want you to apply for this post, to add to the phenomenal team already in post. 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 be responsible for working in designated classrooms or across the school.
Applicants should demonstrate how they meet the criteria in the person specification in their supporting statement Closing date: Monday, 24th November 2025

1st December 2025 Applicants must apply using a CES application form which is attached.

To apply for the position, please email your completed application to [email protected]
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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