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Teaching Assistant Jobs in Makutano, Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo at St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust
Title: Teaching Assistant
Company: St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust
Location: Makutano, Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Teaching Assistant
Salary: Grade 3, SCP 5-7 Job type: Full Time, Fixed Term Start date: September 2026 Apply by: 3 June 2026
St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary and Nursery School, part of the St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust, is seeking to appoint enthusiastic, compassionate and committed Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team from September 2026.
We are recruiting for multiple Teaching Assistant positions to work across EYFS, KS1 and KS2. Candidates are welcome to indicate within their application any preferred phase/key stage and outline any relevant experience working within particular age ranges.
These roles will involve supporting pupils with a range of additional and complex needs, including children with SEND and pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Support may be delivered on a 1:1 basis, with pairs of pupils, or within small groups of high-needs learners across the school.
We are seeking individuals with high expectations for all pupils and a genuine commitment to inclusive practice. Successful candidates will play an important role in helping children flourish academically, socially and emotionally within a nurturing Catholic environment.
About Us
St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary and Nursery School is proud to be part of the St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust, a growing family of Catholic schools committed to excellence, inclusion and strong professional collaboration. Through our Trust partnership, staff benefit from high-quality profe,ssional development, shared expertise and opportunities to grow within a supportive and ambitious network of schools.
We Are Looking For Candidates Who
- Have experience working within a primary school setting
- Have experience supporting pupils with SEND and/or high needs
- Can build positive, nurturing relationships with children and adults
- Are calm, patient, flexible and resilient
- Work effectively as part of a team and understand classroom roles and responsibilities
- Demonstrate strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
- Show initiative and can respond quickly and effectively to challenges that arise
- Can support pupils' emotional regulation, communication and engagement in learning
- Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Are supportive of and willing to actively promote the Catholic ethos and values of the school In return, we offer:
- A welcoming, caring and inclusive school community
- Friendly and supportive staff and leadership team
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development
- Excellent CPD and networking opportunities through St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust
- Opportunities for career progression, including Teacher Apprenticeship pathways
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families
St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references, online checks and other safer recruitment pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Application forms, job descriptions and person specifications are available from the school website: St James the Great RC Primary & Nursery School – Job Vacancies
Visits to the school prior to application are strongly encouraged. Please email [email protected] to arrange a mutually convenient time.
Please return completed application forms and a supporting personal statement outlining your suitability for the role to: [email protected] or hand deliver to the school office.
Closing Date
Wednesday 3rd June 2026 at 12 noon Shortlisted Candidates Notified: Thursday 4th June 2026
Interviews
Tuesday 9th June and Thursday 11th June 2026 (morning interviews)
Documents
Document Title Date Download SBCAT Application Form (Web) 24th Jun 2025 Download
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Job Specification
St James the Great Primary School
Location:
Windsor Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, Surrey, CR7 8HJ
Position
Teaching Assistant
Department
Primary Education
Salary
Grade 3, SCP 5-7
Contract Hours
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start Date
September 2026
Closing Date
Wednesday 3rd June 2026 at 12 noon
Job Reference
STJAM – Teaching Assistant
Any Questions?
For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: STJAM – Teaching Assistant.
020 8771 3424
