About the role
Here at St Paul's, we 'Love to Learn; Learn to Love'. We are looking for a patient, dedicated and kind teaching assistant with a desire to develop the whole child. Our ideal candidate will be someone who can support us to instill both a love of learning and our Christian values, helping to shape children for life beyond primary school. If you feel this is you then we may be the school you have been looking for!
The children and staff at St Paul's are looking for a caring and positive teaching assistant to join our community from September 2026. We are ideally seeking an individual who has an interest / passion for supporting children with special educational needs. This position is a 1:1 teaching assistant role whereby the successful candidate will be working alongside one of our pupils, providing care and support in the classroom. An experience of working within a school setting and some experience of working with children with special educational needs including medical needs is desirable.
Our pupils are looking for a teaching assistant who will:
Care for them, understand them as learners and help them to achieve their best, no matter their ability.
Help the school to further grow and become even better than it already is.
Be passionate, kind, caring, patient and positive - knowing that we all support each other as a community.
Support the wider school life through developing the school’s curriculum drivers - 'I am a life-long learner, I am a future leader, I am a global citizen and I am me!'
As a teaching assistant, we can offer you:
A nurturing, inclusive community of people that support and inspire each other to do their best.
Skilled and experienced teachers and practitioners who strongly believe in sharing good practice.
The opportunity to be part of a school that is forward thinking with high ambition for all of our pupils.
An effective well being package for staff
Supportive and caring Senior Leadership Team and Governing Board.
We are looking for someone to join our team, Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 3.30pm.
THIS POSITION IS A FIXED TERM CONTRACT FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR.
This role will also include a daily Midday Supervisor Assistant Role and some morning break duties.
This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Please note that we are required to carry out online checks on all candidates who are shortlisted and invited for interview in line with our safer recruitment policy.
We reserve the right to appoint a candidate before the closing date.
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