Teaching Assistant with Midday Assistant Duties

Job Title: Teaching Assistant with Midday Assistant Duties
Salary: Teaching Assistant Scale 3 point 5 £16,800 pro rata actual salary Midday Assistant Scale 1 point 3 £2,960 pro rata actual salary
Hours: Teaching Assistant 27.5 Midday Assistant 5
Working Pattern: Term time only
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Monday 19th October 2026
Shortlisting: Monday 19th October 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 21st October 2026
Start Date: ASAP

‘The school has high expectations for pupils’ achievement, including for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and for those who are disadvantaged. Pupils rise to these expectations.’ Ofsted July 2024
The Governors and Headteacher at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teaching assistant and Midday. St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School is a nurturing and welcoming school where Christ is at the centre of everything we do. The governors of this successful school invite applications from highly motivated and organised individuals with energy and vision to join this enthusiastic and supportive team
The Teaching assistant and Midday role is in our Early Years department for this academic year.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an outstanding practitioner, committed to inclusive learning and with a child-centred vision of education
• Can lead and work as part of a team and build positive relationships with families and external agencies
• Has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• Has high expectations for all children

St. Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School is a diverse, inclusive and welcoming school community. Our children enjoy learning and appreciate the nurturing ethos of our school. We have a dedicated hard-working team of talented and caring staff and a fully supportive governing body.

In return we can offer you:

• a caring and positive environment inspired by our strong Catholic ethos
• happy and hard-working pupils who love to learn and are a pleasure to teach
• highly supportive parents
• governors who are committed and work hard to ensure the continued success of the school
• an extremely talented and hard-working team dedicated to making a difference to every child

Visits to view the school are warmly welcomed.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including DBS check and will then be required to sign the CES Contract.

Closing date: Monday 19th October 2026
Shortlisting: Monday 19th October 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 21st October 2026
Please send completed applications to: Headteacher@st-bernadettes.stockport.sch.uk

Applicants should demonstrate how they meet the criteria in the person specification and state their particular areas of interest and expertise in their supporting letter.
Diocese of Shrewsbury in partnership with Stockport Local Authority
Stockport Council - Valuing diversity
http://www.st-bernadettes.stockport.sch.uk/vacancies/

The application forms and an information pack are available to download from here. Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school address above.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Stockport Council Valuing Diversity