St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Loftus
We have currently have two vacancies:
1. Mini Bus Driver with Premises Support Role
2. Teaching Assistant with Breakfast Club Responsibilities
- Mini Bus Driver and Premises Support
This is a dual role which combines professional driving of the school minibus with
practical premises support.
We are looking for a reliable, responsible, and child-friendly Minibus Driver to join our
primary school team. This role plays an important part in ensuring our pupils travel
safely and comfortably to and from school activities. Alongside this role you will also
undertake some premises responsibilities including key holding and site security.
The hours of work each week are 21.25 hours, Monday – Friday on a term time only
basis.
The shift pattern is as follows:
Minibus Driver: 13.75 hours per week – 7.15am – 8.30am, 3.00pm – 4.30pm
Premises Support: 7.5 hours per week – 1.5 hours per day, 4.30pm – 6.00pm
Catholic schools are welcoming places to pupils and members of staff from all faiths
and none. More than a quarter of a million pupils and almost half of teachers in Catholic
schools are not of the Catholic faith.
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is a small primary school within the Nicholas
Postgate Catholic Academy Trust. Our mission; ‘Christ be our light, in life, love and
learning’ is central to all we do and our high expectations, relationships, good standards
and practices are rooted in this mission. In our recent school inspection we were
described as a small school with a big heart November 2024.
Key Responsibilities – Minibus Driver
● Safely transport pupils to and from school, trips, and extracurricular activities
● Carry out daily vehicle safety checks
● Ensure pupils are seated and wearing seatbelts at all times
● Maintain a calm, positive, and supportive environment on the bus
● Follow school safeguarding policies and procedures
● Keep the vehicle clean and roadworthy
Key Responsibilities – Premises Support
● Ensure security of the site, including the operating of alarm systems, key holding,
and closing of site in accordance with school arrangements.
● Emptying of bins
● General tidying of site such as litter picking and incidental cleaning
The Ideal Candidate Will
● Hold a current, clean UK driving licence with D1 entitlement
● Enjoy working with children and understand their needs
● Be punctual, dependable, and safety-conscious
● Be willing to work flexibly to meet the demands of the post
● Complete tasks and work using their own initiative.
We Offer
● A welcoming and supportive school community
● Children who respect, care and value one another.
● Term-time working (ideal for work–life balance)
● A unique and beautiful school environment
● Training and guidance on safeguarding and school procedures
● An experienced and committed staff with a supportive Governing Body.
For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Kelly Matchett, Business
Support Officer at [email protected]
Closing date: Friday 11th September 2026 by 9am
Interview date: Wednesday 16th September 2026
Minibus Driver & Premises Support Officer – St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Loftus
2. Maternity Cover Teaching Assistant with Breakfast Club Role
We are seeking to appoint an organised, creative and enthusiastic person to support
our Breakfast Club provision as soon as possible from 8am – 8.45am Monday- Friday
and then work as a teaching Assistant in our school until 11am each day.
You will be suitably qualified to at least a full and relevant Level 2 qualification. Please
refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification enclosed.
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy
Trust (NPCAT), a family of 38 schools and 2 sixth forms from across the Diocese of
Middlesbrough. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, the Trust is one of the
North-East’s largest Catholic Trusts.
The successful candidate will:
● Have experience of working with children
● Have excellent standards of literacy, numeracy and spoken English
● Support pupils’ learning needs
● Demonstrate excellent behaviour management and communication skills to
● support pupils with different needs and abilities
● Work flexibly and be committed to ensuring a wide range of fun, creative and
● engaging activities
We can offer:
● A welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos
● Well behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning and coming to school
● A welcoming and supportive staff team
● Supportive and dedicated parents and governors
● Opportunities for your own Continuous Professional Development
If you would like any further information please do not hesitate to contact the school on
[email protected]
Closing date: Friday 11th September 2026, 9am
Interview date: Wednesday 16th September 2026
Teaching Assistant Level 2 with Breakfast Club Responsibilities – St Joseph’s
Application Form Support Staff
