Level Teaching Assistant EDV​/SBCPS​/St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School W

Thank you for taking interest in the recent post advertised for our school. Here at St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary school, we place Christ at the center of all thoughts and actions. We strive to serve, challenge, guide and inspire our children to grow in His image.

We are seeking to appoint an excellent, highly motivated and hardworking member of the team who will work with teachers to organise and support teaching and learning activities for classes.

The primary focus is to cover PPA time, and to carry out specified work with individuals, groups and whole classes under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher.

• a warm and welcoming Catholic School
• a highly motivated and dedicated team of teaching and support staff
• enthusiastic, well behaved pupils who enjoy all aspects of school life
• a commitment to professional development

All our staff are passionate about developing the skills of our young people and providing them with wonderful learning opportunities so they are able to thrive, reaching their full potential.

If you are successful in your application, you will be part of the ‘St Bernadette’s Catholic family’ where we hope you will grow, contribute and be valued for who you are; always striving to fulfil our motto…..‘Doing our Best for God’.

Please refer to the application pack for the job description and person specification.

• DBS
• Medical clearance
• Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
• Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
• A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
• In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online search be carried out.
• For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
• For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 7th January 2026 - midday

Shortlisting date: Wednesday 7th January 2026

Interview date: Monday 12th January 2026 - PM

• Grade: NJC pay Grade E - scale point range 12 to 17
• Salary: £28,598.00 to £31,022.00 (pro-rata)
• Contract:
  
  Fixed Term until 17/7/2026 to cover a short-term vacancy, Term Time only plus 3 days
• Hours:
  
  25 per week
• Required:
  
  As soon as possible