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 enthusiastic teaching assistant with experience of working with children in a class setting. You may also be required to support children in a one to one situation, within the classroom/intervention room and in the school grounds, developing learning using direction from the class teacher. Good knowledge of systematic phonics would be an advantage.

You will also be required to work alongside the class teacher, giving feedback and supporting their assessment for learning.

There may be an opportunity for a further 11.25 hours in our after school club if candidates are interested.

 We can offer:
• 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.

The core values that our staff possess are:
1. Constantly to love what they teach
2. Constantly to love who they teach

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. 

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:
● 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: Monday 5th January 2026 - midday
Shortlisting date: Monday 5th January 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 13th January 2026

Post Details:
Grade: NJC pay Grade C – scale point range 5 to 6
Salary: £25,583.00 to £25,989.00 (pro-rata)
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only plus 5 inset days
Hours: 31.25 per week
Required: As soon as possible