Teaching Assistant

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

Teaching Assistant
Scale 2 Point 3 (£24,796 pro rata, actual salary £20,872.20)
35 Hours, 8:15am - 3:45pm (Mon-Fri)
Term Time Only (38 weeks plus 5 inset days)
Temporary until 31st August 2027 (possibly extended)
Start Date: 1st September 2026

Application Deadline: 13th July 2026 11:59pm
Please email completed application forms to victoria.watson@sjsmrcps.co.uk by the above deadline, application documents can be found and downloaded at the bottom of the page.
Interview Date: 14th July 2026

Your Role

The Governors, Staff and children of St Joseph’s RC Primary School, Reddish wish to recruit a fixed term TA assistant Level 1.

About You

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

About Our School

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.

Please note that this is a private organisation and the appointed candidate will be employed by Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust directly.

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