Dorset Council
Teaching Assistant - St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
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Teaching Assistant - St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
KS2 CLASS TEACHING ASSISTANT
Part-time / Term-time only
One Year Fixed Term Contract starting September 2026
17.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday 8.45am-12.15pm
XS 10.4b Grade 5 SCP 5-6
Salary £10,248 to £10,411 per annum pro-rated actual salary (April 2026 pay award pending)
We are looking for a positive and motivated class teaching assistant to join our team. We are looking for candidates who will instil in the children a love of learning.
Further Information
Please only use the Catholic Education Service application form, available from our school office (01202 485976) [email protected] or website https://www.stjosephs.dorset.sch.uk/vacancies/ and return it directly to the school- either by post or email.
We are also advertising for a teaching assistant (maternity cover) to work afternoons. Please indicate clearly on the application form whether you would like to be considered for both vacancies.
Visits very much welcomed and further information is available from the school.
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Closing date for applications: Friday 10th July 2026
Interviews in the week commencing 13th July 2026
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
The school will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. St. Joseph’s School is committed to equal opportunities.
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About Us
About the School
St Joseph’s is a warm and friendly primary school with wonderful children and staff. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where all pupils can develop and thrive. We are committed to providing a learning environment where every young person can achieve their goals.
We offer a team that is fully supportive. We are able to coach and enable professional development.
We Welcome Someone Who Shares Our Christian Ethos.
'The school has high expectations and aspirations for all pupils. Pupils meet these expectations well. There is a purposeful and calm learning atmosphere, which begins in Reception Year'.
Ofsted Inspection June 2024
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