Job Introduction
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated member of support staff to join our warm and welcoming school community. This role will be predominantly based on supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), both within the classroom and through targeted small group or 1:1 interventions.
About Our School
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is a one-form entry school where each child is known, valued and celebrated. We are proud to be recognised as a Centre of Excellence for Oracy, and to have been graded GOOD by both Ofsted and the Portsmouth Diocese.
As a Catholic school, our mission is to provide the highest level of academic achievement within a moral and spiritual framework. We are deeply committed to ensuring that every child flourishes — academically, socially and spiritually.
We pride ourselves on:
- An ambitious curriculum with high expectations for all pupils
- A welcoming community for all families
- A strong emphasis on behaviour, respect and kindness
- Supporting each child to become a confident member of both the Catholic community and the wider world
When you visit St Mary’s, you’ll see polite and welcoming pupils, teachers passionate about learning, and a calm, joyful atmosphere throughout the school.
Person Specification
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience (or a keen interest) in supporting children with SEN
- Is flexible, reliable, and committed to helping children achieve their best
- Demonstrates high expectations of behaviour and supports our positive behaviour approach
- Works effectively as part of a team but can also use their initiative
- Communicates clearly and compassionately with children and adults
- Is patient, nurturing and understands the importance of building positive relationships
- Embraces our Catholic ethos and the values of Community, Pride and Joy
Relevant qualifications in supporting teaching and learning or experience in a similar role would be advantageous.
To request an application pack, please contact the school office:
📞 02392583979
📧 admin@st-marysrc-pri.hants.sch.uk
We warmly invite prospective candidates to arrange an informal visit to our school. This is a great opportunity to see our nurturing environment in action and to meet our friendly team. Please call the school office to book a convenient time.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.