The Governors of St Catherine’s RC Primary School, Bridport are seeking to appoint a positive and inspiring 1:1 Teaching Assistant for 20 April 2026. They are keen to accommodate the best candidates who will make a positive impact on our school and standards. Applicants with experience are encouraged to apply. We offer : A welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn A supportive staff team who genuinely want the best for our pupils A commitment to your own professional development The successful candidate will: Be happy to support the Catholic ethos of our school Be committed to creating challenge, excitement, creativity and independence in learning Be dedicated to raising standards and be a good role model Have excellent organisational and communication skills Be dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive nature Be able to work as part of a team and establish positive relationships with pupils, parents, governors and staff Have a reflective and evaluative approach to their practice Required 20 April 2026 Salary: Up to £25,989 pro rata Up to £13.47 per hour Contract: Fixed Term 20 April 2026 – 31 August 2026 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post. Closing Date: Friday 10 April 2026 Interviews: Week commencing 13 April 2026 Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email https://www.stcatherinesbridport.dorset.sch.uk/ Further Information Not Specified About Us We are a happy welcoming community and put children at the heart of what we do. We believe each child is unique and we aim, in partnership with our parents, to draw out their talents and to develop each child to strive to reach their potential. To support us in these aims we are very fortunate to have a strong link with St Catherine's Catholic Church in Bridport and to be a part of Plymouth CAST, a Multi - Academy Trust, which links Catholic schools across the Diocese of Plymouth. My enthusiastic and committed team would be delighted to welcome you and your child to St Catherine's. Do pay us a visit! Mrs Paula Fearn. Headteacher