Teaching Support Assistant - Level 4

St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 0EF

Deadline is tomorrow

• Closing date

  6 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £14,885.00 - £15,960.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Support Assistant - Level 4 job summary

We are seeking an individual who can provide 1:1 support for a child with Special Educational Needs, enabling access to the curriculum, promoting communication and emotional regulation, and supporting positive social interaction within a nurturing and structured environment.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by helping a child to engage in learning, develop independence and communication skills, and thrive within our caring school community.

Desirable skills/experience:

Experience of working with children with autism and communication and interaction needs

Experience supporting emotional regulation and anxiety

Experience of working from Speech & Language advice and delivering planned strategies

Ability to follow structured routines and support transitions

Experience in an educational setting

Ability to work as part of a team and use initiative

Good English and maths skills (GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent)

Excellent communication skills and a calm, professional manner

Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality

Willingness to support the Catholic ethos of the school

What we can offer you:

Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and are proud of their school

A supportive and welcoming staff team

A strong Catholic ethos and values-driven culture

High-quality professional development opportunities

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01782 973722 or email office.wul@ctkcc.co.uk to arrange an appointment.

St Wulstan’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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 Wulstan's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 406 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-wulstan-s-catholic-primary-school

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