1:1 Teaching Assistant

1:1 Teaching Assistant £14,440 - £14,667 per annum, actual. (FTE £25,614 - £26,016) FTC until 31st August 2027 25 hours per week, Term time only Behind every confident child is someone who took the time to understand them… The adult who notices the small breakthroughs, offers encouragement at just the right moment, and quietly helps a child believe “I can do this.” The one who celebrates every success, no matter how small and understands that sometimes the biggest achievements don’t come with applause, but with a smile, a step forward, or a moment of courage. At St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater, supporting children is about more than helping them access the curriculum. It’s about building trust, nurturing confidence and creating a safe, encouraging space where every child feels understood, valued and of success. St Joseph’s is a caring, friendly and ambitious school where happy children develop a genuine love of learning. Guided by our values of 'stewardship, respect, curiosity, resilience, forgiveness, and love', we nurture independent thinkers and resilient learners who feel confident in who they are and what they can achieve. We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work closely with a Year 6 pupil, helping them to thrive both academically and personally within our school community. We are looking for someone who: Builds strong, trusting relationships and takes time to really understand a child’s needs Has patience, empathy and a calm, encouraging approach Is comfortable providing intimate care as required Can adapt learning and explain things in a way that makes sense to the child they are supporting Uses praise, reassurance and gentle challenge to help develop confidence and independence Enjoys celebrating progress in all its forms - big and…