Primary Teaching Assistant – EYFS to KS2
ÂŁ26,018 - ÂŁ27,111 per year
24 days until closing
Deadline: Friday, 27 November 2026
Type
Term Time Only
Start Date
Negotiable
Experience
Not specified
Visa / Relocation
Not provided
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About the Role
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is seeking a kind, patient and dependable Teaching Assistant to support children across Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. This is an opportunity to join a happy, inclusive Catholic primary school where pupils are encouraged to thrive, enjoy school and develop a lasting enthusiasm for learning.
The role is 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 3.30pm, term time only. It is offered on a fixed-term contract until July 2027, with a start date between 1 December 2026 and 1 January 2027. The full-time equivalent salary is ÂŁ26,018 to ÂŁ27,111, depending on experience (Pay Scale C). The closing date is 27 November 2026 at 12pm.
The successful candidate will establish trusting, respectful and encouraging relationships with children. An understanding of social, emotional and mental health needs and communication needs would be desirable. Applicants must also be comfortable providing intimate care sensitively while protecting each pupil’s dignity.
Key Responsibilities
Support pupils across Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 to participate, learn and thrive.
Build positive relationships with children based on trust, respect and encouragement.
Adapt support creatively to reflect pupils’ individual learning and communication needs.
Work collaboratively as a calm, positive and dependable member of the school team.
Provide intimate care when required, always maintaining pupils’ dignity and wellbeing.
Follow the school’s safeguarding policies, procedures and professional expectations.
What We Offer
A supportive team of colleagues, senior leaders and governors.
Hard-working, well-behaved children who are enthusiastic about learning.
A welcoming and well-resourced working environment.
Tailored continuing professional development.
Close working relationships with relevant outside agencies.
Visa sponsorship is not available. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to complete an enhanced DBS check, references and all other required pre-employment checks. CVs will not be accepted.
About the School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is a Roman Catholic academy in Portsmouth for children aged 5 to 11. With 312 pupils, it provides a happy and inclusive environment offering rich, engaging experiences through which children can flourish.
The school welcomes families from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and promotes safety, belonging and mutual respect. Safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people are central to its work, and every employee and volunteer is expected to share this commitment.
Prospective applicants are welcome to arrange a school visit by emailing [contact the school].
Benefits & Perks
About Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy is a Roman Catholic primary academy in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, serving children aged three to 11 across EYFS, KS1 and KS2. This one-form-entry school has approximately 195 pupils and serves the parishes of Corpus Christi and Our Lady of Perpetual Succour. Its distinctive Catholic ethos is expressed through the mission “We live our lives like Jesus”, with Gospel values shaping pupils’ spiritual, social, emotional and academic development. The academy seeks to provide a happy, caring and safe environment in which every child can discover and develop their God-given abilities.
The school offers an exciting and challenging faith-based curriculum designed to secure strong educational outcomes while supporting the development of the whole child. Close relationships with families, governors and parish communities are central to school life, and the academy values inclusion, diversity, understanding and respect. As part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, Corpus Christi benefits from collaboration within a family of 64 schools committed to delivering high-quality education and sustained school improvement.
Staff joining Corpus Christi become part of a committed, hardworking and supportive team with access to expertise across the wider trust. School leaders receive guidance from an experienced Catholic Senior Executive Leader, alongside school performance and transformation partners. Central finance, HR, estates and IT services allow leaders to maintain a strong focus on teaching, learning and pupil outcomes. The trust also provides opportunities for professional and leadership development, making the academy an attractive setting for an ambitious Catholic leader who wishes to make a lasting difference.
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