Teaching Assistant Level 3

Post Title: Teaching Assistant Level 3

Responsible to: Lead Teaching Assistant and Headteacher

Location: St Vincent De Paul RC Primary School

Salary: Grade 5 scp 12 17 Actual Salary £20,959 - £ 22,736 (£28,598- £31,022 FTE)

Term of Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Term Time Only + 5 Days

Hours per week: Part Time 31.25 hours per week including lunchtime cover

Start date: 01/09/2026

Closing date: 12/07/26

St Vincent De Paul are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and skilled Teaching Assistant Level 3 to provide cover across EYFS, KS1 and KS2. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trus

We are seeking an individual who can:

• Promote and support the Catholic ethos of the school
• Provide class cover under the direction of the lead TA
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom
• Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs
• Promote independence and employ strategies to develop self-reliance
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement
• Be able to use your initiative while following the overall direction of the class and school policies
• Work with teachers to establish an appropriate learning environment including support with lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate
• Monitor & evaluate pupils’ responses to learning against pre-determined learning objectives
• Provide objective & accurate feedback & reports to the teacher on pupil achievement
• Work well as part of a team

We can offer;

• A caring, friendly school with a strong Catholic ethos
• A staff team committed to achieving high standards
• Enthusiastic pupils and staff
• A commitment to continued professional development
• A forward-looking school, keen to accept new challenges
• A dedicated, hard-working Governing Board

• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

Brother, sister let me be your servant. Let me be as Christ to you.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values - One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.

Shortlisting date: Monday 13^th July

Interview date: Monday 24^th July

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*

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