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Teaching Assistant (Level 3) - St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School (Plymouth CAST)

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Required to start 6th January 2025.

The Executive Headteacher and Head of School at St Joseph’s Primary School in Newton Abbot are seeking to appoint a positive and inspiring Teaching Assistant to start in January 2025. They are keen to accommodate the best candidates who will make a positive impact on our school and standards. 

Applicants with experience are encouraged to apply. 

We offer: 

  • A welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos 
  • Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn 
  • A supportive staff team who genuinely want the best for our pupils 
  • A commitment to your own professional development 


The successful candidate will: 

  • Be happy to support the Catholic ethos of our school 
  • Be committed to creating challenge, excitement, creativity and independence in learning 
  • Be dedicated to raising standards and be a good role model 
  • Have excellent organisational and communication skills 
  • Be dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive nature 
  • Be able to work as part of a team and establish positive relationships with pupils, parents, governors and staff 
  • Have a reflective and evaluative approach to their practice 


Contract: Permanent - 31.25 hours per week, 38 weeks per annum (term time only) Paid for 45.2 weeks per year 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post. Executive Headteacher: Nichola Day www.st-josephs-primary.devon.sch.uk

For more information on this post, please see the job description. If you have any further queries, then please call to speak with the Executive Head Teacher, Nichola Day, on 01803 558298. 

To apply for this post, please complete the application pack and return it to Nichola Day, Executive Head Teacher, using email address nday@sjna.uk by the closing date. 

Closing Date: Wednesday 6th November 2024 - midday.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email.

Interview Date: Thursday 14th November 2024.

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