1:1 Teaching Assistant

St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School, Bristol, BS5 0TJ

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  3rd September 2026

• Closing date

  16 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or Lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 Annually (FTE)

1:1 Teaching Assistant job summary

SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistants

1-year Fixed Term Contract

33 hours per week, Term Time Only, plus INSETs

NJC Pay Scale 5, actual starting 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 potential
• Has 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

Visits Welcome

We would love for you to visit us and experience the St. Nichola's family for yourself. Please contact the school office on 0117 3772260 to arrange a visit.

Safeguarding Commitment

St. Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an online search.

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Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 125 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-nicholas-of-tolentine-catholic-primary-school-bs5-0tj

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