St James’ Catholic Primary School is a happy, successful primary school which is part of the Lumen Christi Catholic Multi Academy Company. The school has an excellent reputation as well as enjoying a strong partnership between the School and Parish community.

The School Standards Committee are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate in supporting pupils with learning and who has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour.

The successful candidate will be:

Supportive of the school’s distinctive Catholic nature

A highly-skilled SEN teaching assistant

Enthusiastic

Highly organised

Committed to achieving the highest standards

Reflective

Committed to their own professional development

NVQ Level 3 in childcare or an equivalent qualification

We can offer:

A supportive and caring learning environment which aims to promote and develop expertise of all staff through a commitment to CPD.

Enthusiastic and friendly children who respond well to encouragement and challenge and have a love for learning.

Excitement and challenge with varied opportunities from our collaborative networking within the Lumen Christi MAC and local schools.

An Outstanding school (Ofsted September 2024, RE Section 48 May Inspection 2019)

Closing date: 09/10/26

Interviews: Thursday 15th October 2026

St James and Lumen Christi are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested prior to interview, an enhanced DBS check, online searches, medical, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the Right to Work (RTW) in the UK.

SEN Teaching Assistant Grade3

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