Teaching Assistant

St Joseph’s RC Primary School
Higginson Road
Reddish
Stockport
SK5 6BG
0161 432 5689

Post: Teaching Assistant
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8.15am 3.45pm), term time only plus 5 inset days
Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2026 (with the possibility of this being extended)

The Governors, Staff and children of St Joseph’s RC Primary School, Reddish wish to recruit a Teaching Assistant.

We are looking for someone who:
Has experience of a teaching assistant role
Has high expectations and demonstrate a commitment to raising standards and achieving the best possible outcomes for our children
Has high expectations of the behaviour and attitudes of the children
Will support the Catholic faith of the school
Has a good knowledge of primary curriculum
Self-motivated and able to work cooperatively as part of a team

We offer:
A welcoming school, with a strong Catholic ethos
Well behaved, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and proud of their school
A considerate, dedicated and supportive team committed to achieving very high standards
Supportive governors and parents
A commitment to professional development

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.

Completed application forms should be emailed to victoria.watson@stjosephsreddish.org

Closing date: Monday 23 February 2026
Interviews: W/C Monday 2 March 2026

Please note that this is a private organisation and the successful applicant will be employed by Emmaus Trust directly.