St John's Catholic Primary School · Banbury, South East
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to provide maternity cover with an anticipated end date of June 2027. The role provides an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a rewarding position within a supportive school environment while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils’ learning and development during allocated hours, working closely with teaching staff to deliver targeted support both in and out of the classroom. Experience working with children with special educational needs is desirable. Why Join Us? A warm and welcoming school community grounded in the Catholic ethos Excellent CPD opportunities both within school and across the Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Clear opportunities for professional growth and career development A committed and supportive Governing Body and parent community Well-behaved, enthusiastic, and motivated pupils who love learning A family-friendly culture with a strong focus on staff wellbeing We are looking for someone who: Is committed to promoting and upholding the Catholic ethos of our school Creates a learning environment that is exciting, engaging, and challenging Has a passion for helping every child reach their full potential Possesses excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills Is positive, proactive, resilient, and able to work effectively as part of a team Brings energy, flexibility, and a strong sense of purpose to the role Experience supporting pupils with special educational needs is an advantage If you wish to visit or have any questions please contact Stephanie Jackson St. John's Catholic Primary School part of The Pope Francis Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, Medical Clearance and where applicable a prohibition check and evidence of qualifications. All successful candidates will be required to present photographic ID and or their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.