Job description
Required from September 2026
The Governors and Headteacher of St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and committed Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team.
St Joseph's is a welcoming and inclusive Catholic school where every child is valued, nurtured and encouraged to flourish. Rooted in our mission of "Love Jesus, Love Ourselves, Love Each Other, Love Learning, Love Life", we are proud of our caring, faith-filled community and our commitment to providing the very best opportunities for all children.
Following our recent Ofsted inspection, inspectors recognised the positive relationships, strong sense of community and caring environment that enable pupils to thrive. We are proud of the supportive culture that exists across our school and are looking for a Teaching Assistant who will help us continue to provide the very best opportunities for all children.
The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and other staff to support pupils both in class and through targeted interventions, helping children to make progress academically, socially and emotionally.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is committed to supporting and promoting the Catholic ethos of our school.
- Has experience of working with primary-aged children and understands how to support their learning and development.
- Can work effectively with individuals, small groups and whole classes under the direction of the class teacher.
- Builds positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and the wider school community.
- Has high expectations of behavior, learning and personal development.
- Is able to support pupils with a range of needs, enabling them to access learning successfully.
- Demonstrates excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Is reflective, enthusiastic and committed to their own professional development.
- Works effectively as part of a team and contributes positively to school life.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
Voluntary aided school · Primary · Ages 4–11
- Pupils
- 213
- Avg teacher salary
- £48,156
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 24.9:1
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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Leigh, Wigan, WN7 2PW
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