Teaching Assistant with a SEND focus

Job role

• Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£25,583.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant with a SEND focus job summary

SEND Focused Teaching Assistant

Permanent Contract

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

NJC Pay Scale 5, starting salary £12,093.40

Job overview

You will support the planning, preparation, and delivery of learning experiences, working closely with our wonderful children, some of whom have special educational needs, but at times you will support the wider class group. With guidance, you will help to prepare and provide resources that enhance learning activities while also ensuring pupils receive strong pastoral support. In addition, you will contribute to the evaluation of pupil progress and share feedback with the class teacher, helping to ensure that every learner’s needs are met. The role is based in a truly wonderful school, where a strong sense of 'family' is at the heart of everything we do.

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

Why join us?

At St. Bernard’s, we are more than a school—we are a family. With Christ at the centre, our children are inspired to follow in His footsteps, growing into kind, respectful and compassionate young people who make the most of every opportunity and develop their God-given talents.

Our children arrive ready to learn, embrace challenges with confidence, and treat one another with kindness. Each child is seen as unique and special, nurtured so their needs are met and their potential is realised.

This family spirit is lived out every day. Our staff care deeply for the children, keeping them safe, happy and valued, which lays the foundation for joyful learning and excellent education.

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

As a Teaching Assistant at St. Bernard’s Catholic Primary School, you’ll be welcomed into this supportive community, with opportunities for professional development, training, and career progression.

Hours can be discussed, and there may be some flexibility in how these are arranged across the school day.

Visits to the school prior to applications are welcomed and will be a valuable insight into St Bernard's and what makes us special. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit: 0117 903 0352.

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 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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