SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant

St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School; Bristol; On-site; GBP 17,958 - 21,949; Full time

Job summary

St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School in Bristol is seeking a SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team. The role is full-time, fixed-term to 31 August 2027, working 33 hours per week during term time plus INSET days, starting in September.

The post is on NJC Pay Scale 5 with a starting salary of £19,954. The successful candidate will support SEN pupils and contribute to an inclusive learning environment, collaborating with teachers and external professionals to help pupils

Qualifications

• Commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school.
• Experience of working in a school setting.
• Experience with children with SEN and with English as an additional language.
• Commitment to helping children achieve their potential.
• Ability to show initiative and adapt to the needs of the role.
• Willingness to work well as part of a team.
• Demonstrated resilience and high expectations of themselves and others.
• Flexibility and sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individual pupils and small groups to access learning and make progress.
• Working alongside teachers to create a safe, purposeful and inclusive learning environment.
• Delivering and reviewing targeted interventions.
• Supporting pupils' social, emotional and personal development.
• Collaborating with teachers, parents and external professionals to support pupil success.

Skills

Commitment to Catholic ethos

Team player

Adaptable

Job description

SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Full-time Fixed Term Contract to 31 August 2027

33 hours per week, Term Time Only, plus INSETs

NJC Pay Scale 5, actual starting annual salary £19,954

St Nicholas of Tolentine Primary School is looking to appoint an 2 enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants (LSA) to work as part of a busy team, starting in September to support our SEN children and more widely in the classroom.

We are looking for a support member of staff with a passion for supporting the learning of our children with Special Educational Needs. Our school serves a diverse community, where, as recognised by Ofsted "inclusion is at the heart of the school" and there is "a real sense of belonging" for both pupils and staff. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a united, committed and forward-thinking team, where relationships, inclusion and high expectations sit at the heart of everything we do. Ofsted noted that "staff feel valued" and that leaders foster "a deep sense of pride and belonging among the staff team." You will play a key role in shaping the experience of our pupils, ensuring they are inspired, support and challenged to achieve their full potential.

The role will include:

• Supporting individual pupils and small groups to access learning and make progress
• Working alongside teachers to create a safe, purposeful and inclusive learning environment
• Delivering and reviewing targeted interventions
• Supporting pupils 'social, emotional and personal development
• Working collaboratively with teachers, parents and external professionals to support pupil success

We are looking for someone:

• Has a commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school
• Has experience of working in a school setting
• Has experience of working with children with SEN and to have some experience with children who have English as an additional language
• Has a commitment to helping children achieve their potentialHas the ability to show initiative and adapt to the needs of the role
• Has a willingness to work well as part of the team
• Who are determined, resilient and have high expectations of themselves and others
• Who is flexible, have a good sense of humour and has an understanding of the 'bigger picture'

We can offer:

• Friendly, motivated and caring children who are keen to learn
• An enthusiastic and committed staff
• Supportive leadership from Principal, CEO, MAT Directors, Governors and an engaged parent community
• Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Cardinal Newman Catholic Educational Trust
• The opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference in a school that is ambitious, inclusive and rapidly imp[roving