Vacancies

The Governors of St Joseph’s, Plymouth,  are seeking to appoint a positive 1-1 Teaching Assistant from September 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 being  a positive 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

• Be patient, nurturing and creative.

• Have some experience of working with SEND children.

Required Date: September  2025

Salary: 39 Weeks per year 

27 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term

Salary: Band C3

Visits to the school are encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact Kathryn Hawken, Senior Administrator by email at k.hawken@plymouthcast.com or contact the school on 01752 265270

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. 

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email