Educational Teaching Assistant

St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy

Educational Teaching Assistant

Hours: 8.30am - 3.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time plus one additional day. The additional day may include scheduled after-school sessions throughout the year.

Pay Scale & Salary: Grade 6, Point 7-11: £25,584 - £27,269 FTE
Actual Salary: £19,535.43 - £21,581.63 per annum

About the School

St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is an 11-18 voluntary aided academy with approximately 1,000 students on roll.

We are a Catholic school with a strong sense of community, where students are polite, respectful, and supportive of one another. Our staff are committed professionals who work together to improve outcomes and life chances for all young people.

The school has recently undergone a period of significant improvement and continues to focus on raising standards and achieving high performance for all students. We are proud of the progress made and remain committed to ongoing development.

Following our recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025, we are continuing to build on this positive trajectory and strengthen our provision for students.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint an Educational Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated support team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting students’ learning, progress, and wellbeing across the school.

As student numbers continue to grow, we are looking to strengthen our support provision to ensure all learners receive the best possible experience.

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming school community
• Dedicated and experienced senior leadership
• A thriving sixth form and growing student body
• Strong commitment to staff development
• A bespoke professional development programme for all staff
• Opportunities to contribute to wider school life, including after-school sessions

Every member of staff is valued, and we are committed to investing in training and development that supports both staff and student success.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, we would welcome the chance to speak with you or arrange a visit to the school during or after the school day.

To arrange an informal conversation or visit, please contact Kayleigh Oakes at:
k-oakes@stjohnfisher.org.uk