Permanent full-time Teaching Assistant post at Ss John Fisher & Thomas More Catholic Primary School, appointed by Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust. The role centres on supporting pupils with behavioural needs, leading pastoral support and running therapy and programmes of work in small groups under teacher supervision. It suits someone with experience of pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, within a Catholic multi-academy trust. The start date is 23 November 2026, and the post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
What the job involves
- Work specifically with children who have behavioural needs
- Take a lead role in managing and delivering pastoral support to students
- Work with groups of students under teacher supervision
- Deliver therapy and programmes of work to groups
- Implement individual learning plans (ILPs)
Qualifications
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
- GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent
Experience
- Strong background in supporting pupils with additional educational needs
- Experience working with children or young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties
Skills & knowledge
- Able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations
- Strong moral and ethical principles and values
- Open to new ideas
- Committed to working as part of a team
- Good sense of humour
- Acts with the utmost integrity at all times
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
- Satisfactory references
- Proof of right to work in the UK
- Other pre-employment checks where applicable
What’s offered
- Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 18.5%
- Access to online training courses and fully accredited qualifications
- Opportunities to access other relevant paid training
- Health Cash Plan paid by the Trust, covering optical, dental, therapies, health screening, gym and retail discounts, extendable to family members
- Flu vaccination clinics
- Eyecare vouchers
- Confidential Employee Assistance Programme, extended to family members
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
