Teaching Assistant Level 1

Teaching Assistant Level 1

Permanent contract

32.5 hours per week (Term time only)

An opportunity for a permanent teaching assistant post has become available at St. Philip’s RC Primary School.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they meet the following key factors for the post in order to be shortlisted for interview.

• Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people.
• The ability to provide 1:1 support to children with complex needs including providing intimate care.
• Promote communication and social interaction through various techniques, including play activities and visual aids.
• Monitor child progress and behaviours, reporting to the teacher, SENDCO and relevant parties.
• Participate in training and professional development to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Be patient, empathetic and demonstrate a positive attitude in challenging situations.
• Flexible approach to work
• Able to show initiative.
• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• The ability to work independently and part of a team including whole school.
• The ability to interact positively and professionally with pupils, parents and colleagues.

The successful candidate will be supported via supervision and have access to relevant CPD for the role.

Applications: To be submitted online via Greater Jobs.

Please note that this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications

Deadline for applications: Friday 19^th June 2026

Shortlisting: 22^nd June 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 29^th June 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants