Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Pre-School

Location: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chedworth Drive, Warndon, Worcester

We are recruiting for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Pre-School Maternity Cover (Required September 2026)

Salary: Grade 3 SCP 3-4 (£24,796-£25,185) (FTE AYR) - to be pro rata. Actual salary: £11,425.35 - £11,867.05 per annum, 19.75 hours per week, 39 weeks (TTO + Training Days).

At St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Worcester, part of Emmaus Multi Academy Company, we are a close knit, supportive family where Christ's love is reflected in all that we do. We are proud of our warm, welcoming community and are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team and contribute to our shared mission of providing an exceptional education for every child. We are an inclusive school that values every member of its community and are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and high quality education for all pupils.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant on a fixed term contract, to cover a maternity leave in our Pre School. The successful candidate will hold an NVQ Level 2 in Childcare or equivalent, a Paediatric First Aid certificate, and have knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, Development Matters and care for children from birth to 5. We are looking for someone who has experience of working in an Early Years Setting with children age 2 to 5 years, who can be flexible, creative and have the commitment to provide first class childcare, with good organisational skills and the ability to promote good practice in a professional manner.

Putting our children and young people first, always. Forming Christ centred pilgrims of hope with kind hearts, questioning minds, a thirst for knowledge and a hunger for justice.

The successful candidate will play a key role in our school vision by supporting the day to day Teaching Assistant activities. Our teachers and support staff are talented, professional, supportive, caring and ambitious to achieve success.

We welcome applications from both Catholics and non Catholics but expect all employees to support the Catholic ethos and values of the school.

Closing Date: Sunday 5th July 2026 (we may bring forward the application closing date, depending on volume of applicants, therefore please apply ASAP)

Interview Date: w/c Monday 6th July 2026

Emmaus Catholic MAC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process school and colleges should consider carrying out on line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or during the interview.