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Role Opportunity: Teaching Assistant Fixed Term – Level 2/3

 Start Date: 1^st January 2026

Closing date for applications: Friday 21^st November at 12pm (midday).

Interviews: will take place week commencing 24^th November, date and time TBC

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is looking for an inspirational and enthusiastic new member of support staff to work one to one with a child with additional needs. The post will be from 8.45am-3.15pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. This position will be on a fixed term contract starting 1^st January 2026 until July 2027, when it will be reviewed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting 1:1 and small groups
• Assisting with literacy and numeracy sessions
• Supporting with behavioural needs and working in line with school policies
• The postholder may be required to attend, from time to time, training courses, conferences, seminars or other meetings as required by his/her own training needs and the needs of the school.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a caring and inspirational
• Be an excellent communicator and be committed to being part of an effective team within the school community
• Be self-motivated and reliable
• Have a positive “can-do” attitude
• Model the school values

St Mary’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. An enhanced DBS check is required for the post.

Please note we will only accept applications using the school’s application form (below). Should you have any questions, please email rpampling@stmaryseltham.org.

 TA Job Description

TA Person Specification

Application Form for Support Staff

TEACHER TRAINING

If you want to train as a primary teacher, there are several routes into teaching which are outlined on the Department of Education website – Get Into Teaching.

Whichever age group and training route you choose; all courses result in the award of qualified teacher status. Additionally, all university-led and most school-led courses will provide a postgraduate qualification, usually a postgraduate certificate in education – or PGCE. You’ll have an extensive network of mentors and tutors to guide you throughout your course.

Please click on the following links for more information.

Department of Education – Get Into Teaching. Outlines all options available.

University of Greenwich

Goldsmiths University

Contact the Headteacher, Mr Sims, if you would like to discuss any vacancies/career opportunities.

office@stmaryseltham.org