Learning Support Assistant (SEND and Class)

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Portishead, Somerset, BS20 6QB

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2025

• Closing date

  11 August 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,790.00 Annually (FTE) Hours to be confirmed - Expected 32 hours per week

Learning Support Assistant (SEND and Class) job summary

1:1 Teaching Assistant

1-year Fixed Term Contract, Term Time Only

Hours to be confirmed - Expected 32 hours per week

NJC Pay Scale 5

We are looking for a highly skilled, dedicated and enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our team at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. You need to be committed to providing children with exceptional learning opportunities in a fun and caring environment, committed to teamwork, have a can-do attitude with a good sense of humour and be prepared to go that extra mile.

Providing class support, you should be experienced in working with EYFS children and adapting and extending learning within a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment. Working with the class teacher, you will be responsible for providing excellent learning opportunities for all which may require structured small group or 1:1 activities to ensure the curriculum is accessed by all. You should have experience of delivering whole class learning and an ability to bring learning to life so that children have practical hands on learning experiences that foster a real love of learning.

We are looking for a candidate with enthusiasm and passion for providing the best outcome for all pupils, who: 

relevant Early Years level 2 qualification or experience

• is highly motivated

• has consistently high expectations

• nurtures a thirst for knowledge and understanding and a love of learning in all pupils 

• is committed to raising standards and achieving excellence for all 

• is a committed member of our school team 

• has high levels of organisation, proactivity and positivity 

• has a passion for driving up standards and improving outcomes for all pupils 

• able to demonstrate good behaviour management 

We can offer:

• Friendly, motivated and caring children who are keen to learn
• An enthusiastic and committed staff
• A leadership team committed to continual school improvement
• A commitment to your continuing professional development

Probationary Period

With restricted timescales and this advert being posted and interviews taking place during the summer break, any appointment will be subject to a three month probationary period with monthly performance review.

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection 

At St Joseph' we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.

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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 218 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-bs20-6qb

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