Specialist Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

The trust and governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and caring Level 3 Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, caring and hardworking team. The candidate should be able to support the teaching and learning of all our pupils as well as have the expertise to support pupils who have an Education Health Care Plan on a 1:1 basis. The candidate should be committed to making a difference to the lives of our children.

St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School is part of Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 plus staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK. 

We are looking for a new member of our team who will:

1. Embrace and uphold the vision and ethos of our Catholic school;
2. Be able to support in the delivery of high-quality learning experiences;
3. Have high expectations of learning and behaviour;
4. Be able to communicate sensitively with parents/carers;
5. Have excellent standards of literacy, numeracy and spoken English;
6. Support pupils’ learning needs;
7. Have a desire to be involved in all aspects of school life.

We can offer:

1. A welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos;
2. Well behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning and coming to school and are a pleasure to be with;
3. A welcoming and supportive staff team;
4. Supportive and dedicated parents and governors;
5. Opportunities for your own Continuous Professional Development. enquiries 

 Closing date: Friday 3rd July 2026 by 9am

Shortlisting: Monday 6th July 2026

Interview date: Monday 13th July 2026