Teaching Assistant

Required as soon as possible Permanent, 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 2 additional days 8:45am - 3:45pm Monday to Friday with 30 minutes unpaid lunch break each day Salary NJC Grade B3, Scale Points 7-11, £27,274 - £29,070 per annum Actual Salary £20,284 - £21,620 per annum The Governors of this high achieving, oversubscribed school seek to appoint a highly motivated Teaching Assistant to support the education, personal and social development of students with additional needs under the teacher’s clear guidance. As a Teaching Assistant you will work under the guidance of the SENCo to implement agreed work programmes/intervention strategies with individuals or groups of students both in and out of the classroom. This may include assisting the teacher in their planning and management/preparation of resources. Whilst capturing the spirit of our vision and values and whilst role-modelling exceptional professional behaviours, you will: Relate well to young people Collaborate effectively with other adults Have strong organisational skills Be an enthusiastic team player Have the ability to use initiative, work independently and stay organised What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate would have:

The ability to build a rapport with students and a passion for education and learning The confidence to work one to one with students An interest in the learning needs of children with Special Educational Needs Excellent communication and IT skills The ability to work as part of a team A high standard of education including Maths and English What can we offer you? Employee discount scheme (offering cycle to work scheme, gym membership, money saving offers across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers, home and electrical items). Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support). On-site parking and access to canteen. Generous pension contribution managed by the West Yorkshire Pension Fund. A supportive organisation with the commitment to professional development and wellbeing. St John Fisher is part of the Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust, which consists of 2 high schools and 14 primary schools. If you would like the opportunity to meet us or have an informal discussion, please contact Paula Deacon, Office Manager at office@sjfchs.org.uk to arrange this. Closing date: Wednesday 7 October 2026, 9am Interview date: It is anticipated that interviews will take place shortly afterwards. The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion. Our school is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSiE 2026, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK-either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply. We value diversity and seek a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.