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1 to 1 Higher Level Teaching Assistant

St Francis Catholic Primary School · Nailsea · North Somerset

Job description

1 to 1 Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Fixed Term Contract linked to the high needs funding for a named pupil in EYFS, until the pupil leaves the school or the funding ceases (whichever is sooner).

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

NJC Pay Scale 23, starting salary £26,450.75

Are you eager to:

  • To provide high quality support for a high needs pupil in EYFS, working under the direction of the class teacher and SENDCo to deliver the graduated approach, implement targets, and enable access to learning, personal development and personal care.
  • To provide consistency within learning spaces and routines.
  • To work with teachers to provide activities based on individual's sensory preferences, ensuring engagement in learning
  • Parental Collaboration: Share updates with individual’s parents to ensure home and school approaches are aligned.
  • To model and uphold our school ethos and the Trust’s HEART values in daily practice.

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 has high ambition for its pupils. By the end of key stage 2, they achieve well. Pupils are well prepared for their next stage of education.” OFSTED, 2024

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 wedo.

We are particularly proud that:

“Pupils are wonderful ambassadors for their school. They are polite, courteous and eloquent. Pupils speak proudly about sporting success against larger schools. In class, they behave well. St Francis has a nurturing ethos.” OFSTED, 2024

Visits Welcome

We would love for you to visit us and experience the St. Francis’ family for yourself. Please contact the school office on 01275 855 373 to arrange a visit.

Safeguarding Commitment

St. Francis' 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. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required for this post.

We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Why St. Francis’?

At St. Francis’, we are a family, with Christ at the centre. Our mission is that together in Christ, pupils develop their unique talents and grow as individuals full of kindness, respect, and aspiration.

“Pupils are wonderful ambassadors for their school. They are polite, courteous and eloquent.” OFSTED, 2024

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.

Apply now

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About this school

St Francis Catholic Primary School

Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 4–11

Not rated
Pupils
143
Avg teacher salary
£43,497
Pupil:teacher ratio
18.3:1
Academy trust
THE CARDINAL NEWMAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Nailsea, North Somerset, BS48 4PD

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Salary
£26,450.75 Annually (Actual)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
16 June 2026
Closing date
1 July 2026

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