SEND Teaching Assistant

Job role

• Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£26,824.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE)

SEND Teaching Assistant job summary

SEND Teaching Assistant- Level 3 to start as soon as possible

Fixed term appointment until 31st August 2026, with the possibility of being made permanent

32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only (plus INSETS)

Newman 5 - NJC Pay Scale 8-11, experience dependant

What we can offer:

St Bonaventure’s is a two-form entry Catholic primary school situated in Bishopston, close to the city centre. Our school community is rich in diversity with over 23 different languages being spoken. Our staff at St Bonaventure’s are committed to doing the very best for the pupils in our care. Care and nurture lies at the heart of St Bonaventure’s.

St Bonaventure’s puts Christ at the centre of all it does. It is extremely welcoming, inclusive and celebrates the value and contribution of all members of the community. Positive relationships between pupils, staff and parents are treasured and based on good communication, care and mutual respect.” (Catholic Schools Inspectorate report, May 2025)

We encourage collaboration and work in partnership with parents to ensure all pupils are well supported and achieve their potential.

Job requirements:

The principal and governors are looking for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant who is has a wealth of SEND experience but particularly working with children with communication and interaction as a primary area of need.

We are looking for an individual who has specialist skills/training/experience to support pupils in curricular and/or learning activities, taking into account Education, Health and Care Plans and/or other support plans, supporting children both on a 1:1 basis and in small groups for intervention. The successful applicant will be an adaptable, flexible and resourceful individual who puts the children at the centre of everything they do.

The successful candidate will:

• A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths.
• Experience working as a level 3 Teaching Assistant or similar role.
• Working towards the NOS in Supporting Teaching & Learning level 3 or equivalent.
• NVQ 3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning.
• Have experience of delivering and recording interventions to small groups and individuals
• Inspire and engage children creatively in the learning process.
• Have a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
• Be committed to our school and maintaining effective relationships within our school community.
• 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.
• A commitment to safeguarding and prioritising the needs of our pupils.

This is an exciting opportunity, and the successful candidate will be required to:

• Work collaboratively with class teachers and the SENDCo and SEN team to plan, prepare and deliver support to individuals or small groups of pupils with additional needs.
• Provide cover for classes.
• Provide pastoral support to pupils.

You will benefit from:

• Supportive leadership from our principal, senior leaders, and the wider staff family.
• A strong commitment to high quality professional development.
• A culture where kindness, empathy, respect, and high standards underpin all we do.

Visits Welcome

We would love for you to visit us and experience the St. Bonaventure’s family for yourself. Please contact the school office on 0117 3532830 to arrange a visit.

Safeguarding Commitment

St. Bonaventure'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 under-represented groups, including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

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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