Teaching Assistant

Job role

• Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£12,093.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant job summary

SEND focused Teaching Assistant

Fixed Term Contract (initially)

20 hours per week, Term Time Only + 5 INSET days

NJC Pay Scale 5, starting salary £12,093

Job overview

You’ll be responsible for assisting with planning, preparation, and delivery of lesson provision; predominantly, you will be responsible for one or two children. On top of this, you assist in the preparation of resources to support learning activities, as well as ensure pupils are supported pastorally. You’ll contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure all students’ learning needs are being met. Hours can be discussed, but 10:00am-2:00pm daily would be suitable.

Job requirements

A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths

Teaching Assistant qualification

Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes

Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff

Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of learners; the ability to form positive relationships to enable strong inclusion and support of our children

There is an excellent opportunity awaiting you.

What We Offer:

You will be joining a devoted, warm, and welcoming team where everyone works together to maintain a vibrant Catholic ethos and nurture every child to achieve their God-given potential.

As recognised in our recent Ofsted inspection:

“The school’s strong culture of care and nurture means pupils feel safe and valued.”

“Pupils enjoy coming to school. They know that staff care about them and will support them with any worries.”

You will benefit from

Supportive leadership from our principal, senior leaders, and the wider staff family.

A strong commitment to professional development.

A culture where kindness, empathy, respect, and high standards underpin all we do.

We are particularly proud that:

“Pupils behave well and are respectful of others. They are keen to learn and respond well to adults’ high expectations.” Ofsted, 2025

At St. Bernard’s, you will find a school where relationships are strong and where staff “care for the children as though they are their own.” Our children arrive smiling, ready to embrace challenges and treat one another with kindness and respect.

Visits Welcome

We would love for you to visit us and experience the St. Bernard’s family for yourself. Please contact the school office on 0117 903 0352 to arrange a visit.

Safeguarding Commitment

St. Bernard's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Why St. Bernard’s?

At St. Bernard’s, we are a family, with Christ at the centre. Our mission is to guide children to follow in Jesus’ footsteps, developing their unique talents and growing as individuals full of kindness, respect, and aspiration.

“The school is a happy place where pupils can be themselves.” Ofsted, 2025

We believe every child is special and deserves an education that meets their needs and helps them to flourish beyond expectation. We are ready to welcome a new colleague who shares this vision and would like to make a lasting difference.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.Visas cannot be sponsored.If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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