Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant with Wraparound duties - St Mary's Catholic Primary School Salary: £14,524 - £14,988 Hours: 25 hours per week. (TA = 17.5, Wraparound = 7.5) Working Pattern: Wednesday - Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm. Fixed Term Contract ending 31st August 2027, Term time only Please note: The two roles can be separated if preferred by the successful candidates, please specify in your supporting statement if you only wish to apply for one role. 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 Mary'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. This role includes supporting our wraparound provision at the end of the school day, providing a safe, positive and engaging environment where children can relax, play and continue to thrive beyond the classroom. We are looking for someone who: Is an excellent classroom role model with high expectations for every child Brings learning to life through enthusiasm, curiosity and encouragement Offers creativity, energy and warmth in everything they do Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues Believes every child deserves to feel valued, challenged and successful Is reflective, motivated and eager to grow professionally Enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to wider school life Has a passion for supporting education Understands that great support is a blend of patience, initiative and kindness Welcomes the opportunity to take on a varied role, combining classroom support with helping to deliver a safe, nurturing and enjoyable wraparound provision after school. At our school, you will find: Children who are enthusiastic, kind and eager to learn A genuinely supportive and collaborative staff team A school where wellbeing and professional trust are valued Opportunities for training, development and growing your expertise A strong sense of community where every member is known and valued St Mary'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 01249 460231 / 653469 or send an email to Office@sm.thedcet.com to arrange a visit.   For more information about our application process, please contact recruitment@thedcet.com. Closing date:  21st September 2026 Interview date:  w/c 28th September 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 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.