Do you have a kind heart, a steady hand, and a passion for supporting children’s learning and wellbeing? We’re looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Catholic primary school community, working with pupils in Key Stage 1—including those with SEND and some personal care needs. This is more than a classroom role. It’s a chance to be part of a school where faith, care, and community spirit guide everything they do, embracing pupils and staff from all backgrounds with open arms. About the role You’ll be supporting children in KS1, helping them feel confident, included, and ready to learn each day. Your role will involve: Supporting pupils with SEND, both inside and outside the classroom Assisting with personal care where required Working closely with teachers and staff to create a warm, engaging learning space Encouraging pupils to live out the school’s Gospel values in daily life and learning A school that lives its values This is a school guided by the call to “Aspire not to have more, but to be more.” Every part of school life is shaped by virtues like compassion, gratitude, and justice. Staff work together to create a space where children feel loved, valued, and inspired to be their best selves—academically, socially, and spiritually. What makes you a great fit? Experience supporting children in school settings, especially those with SEND A caring, patient, and respectful approach Willingness to support with personal care as needed Comfortable working in a Catholic school environment and open to its ethos Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, if you’re drawn to a role where care and community come first, this could be your perfect next step. Apply now through Protocol Education and become part of a school family where every day brings purpose, joy, and the chance to make a lasting difference. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.