St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Learn to love, love to learn
At St. Bernadette's Catholic School you will find us caring, hardworking and co-operative. We follow the ways of Jesus using our talents and gifts to make our school special. We show respect to all and welcome you.
Head Teacher: Angela Cowings
Hob Moor Road, Yardley, Birmingham, B25 8QL
0121 783 7232
St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School
Hob Moor Road
Yardley
Birmingham
B25 8QL
Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant
SEN Specialist Teaching Assistant
Full time and Permanent - TTO
Email Address: m.smallwood@stberns.bham.sch.uk
Telephone Number: 0121 783 7232
Job Start Date: asap
Salary range: £26,409 to £32,654 (subject to review of the pay structure)
Closing Date: 6 June 2025
About the Role
We are seeking to appoint a compassionate, skilled, and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work in The Hub, our specialist provision for pupils with complex needs. This is a full-time, permanent role, ideal for someone with a passion for inclusion and a commitment to enabling every child to flourish.
The successful candidate will support pupils with a range of needs including autism, sensory processing difficulties, communication challenges, and emotional regulation needs. You will work under the direction of the SENCo, with opportunities to shape bespoke provision, use specialist communication tools, and contribute to the creation of a nurturing, structured, and communication-friendly environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with complex needs
- Assist with EHCP targets, personalised learning, and behaviour support
- Use and model strategies such as Makaton, objects of reference, visual timetables, and intensive interaction
- Support transitions, sensory regulation, and routines throughout the day
- Build positive relationships with children, staff, and families
- Contribute to planning, record keeping, and review meetings
- Support with personal care and therapeutic programmes where required
We are looking For someone who:
- Has experience working with children with complex SEND
- Understands child development and inclusive pedagogy
- Can implement structured communication and sensory strategies
- Shows initiative, patience, creativity, and emotional resilience
- Works collaboratively and contributes positively to the team
- Has strong behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies
- Has good literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills
- Holds a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Is committed to safeguarding and the school’s Catholic ethos (you do not need to be Catholic)
In Return, We Offer:
- A nurturing, welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos
- A supportive leadership team and experienced SENCo
- Ongoing CPD including SEND-specific training and mentoring
- A committed, talented staff team who value inclusion
- Children who are eager to learn and be understood
Safeguarding Statement
St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to:
- Enhanced DBS check
- Online search (as part of due diligence)
- Childcare Disqualification Declaration (where applicable)
- Verification of qualifications, identity and right to work in the UK
How to Apply
For further information and an application pack, please visit www.stberns.co.uk and see our Vacancies page.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the office on 0121 783 7232 or emailing m.smallwood@stberns.bham.sch.uk.
St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School
Hob Moor Road
Yardley
Birmingham
B258QL
Level 3 Teaching Assistant
EYFS Specialist Teaching Assistant
Full Time - TTO
Email Address: m.smallwood@stberns.bham.sch.uk
Telephone Number: 0121 783 7232
Job Start Date: 01 September 2025
Salary range: £26,409 to £32,654 Subject to review of the pay structure.
Closing Date: 6 June 2025
Teaching Assistant – EYFS Specialist
We are seeking to appoint a passionate, hardworking and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will be flexible in their approach to supporting learning and committed to helping every child succeed.
This role will be focused within our Nursery or Reception class, so experience and expertise in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is essential.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
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Experience supporting children in the EYFS to achieve their best across the curriculum
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A background of working effectively within a school environment
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The ability to engage and motivate young learners
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Professionalism, adaptability and initiative in tailoring learning to meet individual needs
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Specialist knowledge and understanding of EYFS provision and practice
The successful candidate will join a school that:
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provides the support of a strong, experienced and welcoming team
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provides a good teaching and learning environment
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demonstrates a strong commitment to improvement and excellence
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provides a commitment to professional development
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committed to the safeguarding and well-being of pupils
If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the early stages of a child’s learning journey, we would love to hear from you.
For further details and an application form please visit www.stberns.co.uk in the vacancy section.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting our office staff on 0121 783 7232 or emailing m.smallwood@stberns.bham.sch.uk
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An online search will be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including:
Enhanced DBS
Childcare Disqualification (where applicable)
Qualifications (where applicable)
Medical fitness
Identity and right to work.