Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Part-time (3 days a week)

The Board of Directors, in partnership with the Archdiocese of Birmingham and the Local Governing Body are seeking to appoint 1 enthusiastic, highly motivated and inspirational Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, hard-working and dedicated team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work as part of either the EYFS, KS1 or KS2 team and be committed to providing high quality learning experiences for all children.

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School prides itself on our strong team ethos and our exciting immersive curriculum. They are a one-form entry primary school in the Nechells area of Birmingham.

The successful candidates will, not only be part of the St Joseph’s family, but will also have supportive and inspiring colleagues across the St Teresa of Calcutta MAC group of schools, as well as access to a range of CPD opportunities.

The successful applicant will:
• Have a firm commitment to the Catholic Ethos of the school;
• Be an excellent Teaching Assistant with an ability to raise the attainment of all children;
• Be energetic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant, with EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2 experience;
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and can demonstrate effective teamwork/collaboration as part of a close hard working team;
• Have high expectations of themselves and our children;
• Be a positive role model for all members of the school community;
• Be committed to raising standards of achievement for all;
• Have the ability to form positive relationships with children, parents and staff;
• Be committed to keeping our children safe;
• Be fully involved in the wider life of the school.

We will offer you:
• A school that is committed to improvement;
• A warm and friendly environment;
• A dedicated team of supportive and friendly staff;
• Enthusiastic children;
• A commitment to your professional development;

Visits to the school prior to submitting an application are warmly invited and encouraged. Please call the school office to arrange this. Visits are encouraged for the weeks beginning the 23rd February and 2nd March.

Key dates:
Closing date: 10:00am – Friday 6th March 2026
Interview Date: Monday 16th March 2026

Further details are available by emailing enquiry@stjosb7.bham.sch.uk
Application forms and supplementary documents are available to download from https://www.stjosb7.bham.sch.uk/contact/our-vacancies/ or contact the school office on 0121-464-8140. Only CES application forms will be accepted. All sections of the CES application form and relevant supplementary documents must be completed.

Application forms should be returned to the school: Mrs M. Ashley enquiry@stjosb7.bham.sch.uk

St Teresa of Calcutta MAC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment process, please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search, in line with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.   Any incidents or issues identified from the search will be explored with the applicant at interview. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.  A copy of our  Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found on the STOC MAC and School website.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the successful applicant must have the ability to speak fluent and spoken English, as it is an essential requirement for this role.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.