LEVEL 3 TEACHING ASSISTANT
Required for a September start
Grade 4 point 7 -11 (depending on experience)
£26,403 - £28,143 Pro Rata
32.5 hours per week, Term time plus 5 inset days.
1-year Fixed term contract.
The Governors of St Bernard's R.C. Primary School are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 3 to join our school team.
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience of working with children in the primary school phase
- Have a good knowledge and understanding of children with SEND.
- Be receptive to training and implement strategies given to support the children.
- Have the ability to communicate well with parents and the class teacher.
- Be an enthusiastic, inspirational and caring teaching support assistant.
· Be practising Catholics or have a strong commitment to promoting and enhancing our Catholic ethos, and vision of ‘a joyful, aspirational community rooted in faith’
· Be creative, and reflective teachers who nurture, motivate and inspire children to achieve their best.
· Be highly organised, adaptable and able to work well as part of a dedicated team.
· Be willing to make an active contribution to the broader life of the school.
In return, St Bernard’s R.C. Primary School can offer:
· A welcoming, supportive school community, with a strong catholic ethos.
· A team of enthusiastic, hardworking staff who embrace new opportunities.
· Enthusiastic, happy children who are eager to learn.
· A strong commitment to professional and personal development.
· Strong support from the Governors, and our parish community.
· Delightful and happy children.
· A dedicated staff who are supportive of one another.
· Committed and supportive governors.
· A clear commitment to continuing professional development
Application forms are available alongside the job description and person specification on our school’s website. https://www.st-bernards.manchester.sch.uk/vacancies/ Applications should be addressed to Mrs C Breeze, Headteacher and sent by email to [email protected] .The school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references and an enhanced DBS check.
We would encourage all applicants to visit the school and take a tour. Please phone the school to arrange this.
How to apply - information for applicants
Application documents are available from www.st-bernards.manchester.sch.uk/vacancies
paper copies are available on request at the school office. CV’s will not be accepted.
Closing date: Friday 26th June 2026
Completed applications should be returned to [email protected] or to the school office for the attention of Mrs N Mullen.
Shortlisting: Tuesday 30th June 2026
Interviews: Friday 3rd July 2026
St Bernard’s R.C. Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
St Bernard’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to adhere to this commitment. A current and valid DBS Certificate is essential for this post along with a number of other pre- employment checks.
Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate with a check of the Children’s barred list for the Child Workforce and satisfactory references.
The successful candidate will be required to sign the Catholic Education Service (CES) contract.
Please send completed applications to Chair of Governors, via email to [email protected].
Pay: From £26,403.00 per year
Work Location: In person
