Primary Classroom Assistant
Length: Initially until 31st December 2026, potential to extend
Salary: £23,793 fte (£18,896 actual salary)
Start date: September/October 2026
At St Richard Reynolds, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and highly supportive learning environment. We believe that every child deserves the tailored guidance needed to thrive academically and socially. We are seeking a dedicated Classroom Assistant to join our Primary team and make a real difference in our pupils’ we serve.
The successful candidate will play a role in our Primary team by actively preparing tailored classroom materials and setting up engaging learning environments that spark curiosity and support lesson objectives. A major focus of this role will involve supporting pupils with diverse needs, ensuring that individual SEND and EHCP targets are met with care and consistency. Dedicated to pupil growth, you will promote independence by helping pupils build confidence in their own abilities while managing classroom behaviour positively to maintain a safe, focused and cooperative learning atmosphere.
The ideal candidate will possess GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent), alongside prior experience working with children, preferably within an educational setting. You should demonstrate strong literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal communication skills to effectively support our pupils. Crucially, we are looking for a professional who is patient, nurturing, proactive, and highly adaptable to changing classroom dynamics.
St Richard Reynolds Catholic College is a vibrant community consisting of a federation of two Outstanding schools: SRR Catholic Primary School and SRR Catholic High School which includes a Sixth Form. Our community is a place where our young people come first, are loved, listened to, challenged and inspired. The College is part of the Ascension Catholic Academy Trust. Further information can be found on the Trust website – The Ascension Catholic Academy Trust – Home
Please also get in touch if you would like to talk in more detail about the role. Please send the CES application form, two references and a covering letter to: recruitment@srrcc.org.uk by 10am Wednesday 10th June 2026 for an interview week commencing 15th June.
Please note, as part of our safer recruitment process, we conduct online searches of publicly available information for all shortlisted applicants.
Please note that all applications will be considered as they are received and you are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible, as some interviews may take place, and an appointment may be made, before the closing date is reached for these positions.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.