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Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame · Thame · Oxfordshire

Job description

Join Our Warm and Welcoming School Community

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team at St Joseph’s. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive, values-driven school where both staff and pupils thrive.

About the Role
We are seeking someone who:

Enjoys working collaboratively and is supportive of our Catholic ethos

Has high expectations and a genuine commitment to helping children succeed

Brings creativity, imagination, and initiative to their work

Is dependable, calm, and professional in their approach

This role is open to both experienced candidates and those new to working in a school environment. If you have the right attitude and a passion for supporting children, we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer
At St Joseph’s, you’ll benefit from:

Happy, motivated, and well-behaved pupils who love learning

A friendly, dedicated, and supportive staff team

Bright, spacious classrooms and well-resourced teaching areas

A strong, caring school community with a true family feel

We are offering this role on a fixed-term contract, with a view to making the position permanent.

As part of the Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company, you’ll also enjoy opportunities to collaborate with other schools across Oxfordshire, share best practice, and continue your professional development within a wider network.

We warmly welcome visits prior to application, come and see what makes our school so special. Please contact Diana in the school office to arrange a tour.

We welcome applications from both Catholic and non-Catholic candidates.

Working Hours
Part-time: 8:45am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only, 38 weeks per year)

Apply Now
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early application is encouraged.

About this school

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 4–11

Not rated
Pupils
185
Avg teacher salary
£44,560
Pupil:teacher ratio
22.6:1
Academy trust
THE POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 2AB