About this role
Teaching Assistant - St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Salary: Scale Point 3-4, £24,796-£25,185 FTE Hours: 25.42 hrs per week (across 5 days), 8:55 - 12:00, 13:00 - 15:15 FTC until 31st August 2027, Term time only Start date: 1st September 2026
Behind every confident child is an adult who believed in them first - the one who offers encouragement at just the right moment, celebrates every success, and quietly cares for the little things that help each child feel ready to flourish.
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is a caring, friendly, and ambitious school where happy children develop a genuine love of learning. Guided by our shared values - together we love, we learn, we live - we nurture independent thinkers and lifelong learners. Our pupils grow in confidence, show respect for others, and are ready to take on the world.
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who wants to make a real difference and be part of a supportive, welcoming and values-driven school community.
We are looking for someone who:
Is an excellent classroom role model with high expectations for every childBrings learning to life through enthusiasm, curiosity and encouragementOffers creativity, energy and warmth in everything they doBuilds strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and colleaguesBelieves every child deserves to feel valued, challenged and successfulIs reflective, motivated and eager to grow professionallyEnjoys working collaboratively and contributing to wider school lifeHas a passion for supporting educationUnderstands that great support is a blend of patience, initiative and kindness
At our school, you will find:
Children who are enthusiastic, kind and eager to learnA genuinely supportive and collaborative staff teamA school where wellbeing and professional trust are valuedOpportunities for training, development and growing your expertiseA strong sense of community where every member is known and valued
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is proud to be part of The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, offering excellent professional development and collaboration across a family of schools throughout the South West.
If you are a Teaching Assistant who believes that the little moments matter and know the value of relationships that help children grow in confidence and character - we would truly love to hear from you.
We welcome and encourage visits from prospective applicants. Please contact our School Office Team on 01761 418594 or send an email to [email protected] to arrange a visit. For more information about our application process, please contact [email protected].
Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 10th June 2026
Interview date: TBC, week commencing 15th June 2026
Please note applications may be reviewed on receipt and we may close the role early.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.