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Contractual hours 27.5

Job type Support Staff - Educational

Job category Teaching Assistant

Date posted 18/12/2025

Job reference 2000-R0146

Post title: SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Location: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Highfield Road, Hemsworth, WF9 4LJ

Salary & Grade: G4 SCP 5-6 (FTE £25,583 to £25,989)

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:45 to 3:15

Temporary: (Assigned to a 1:1 child, the contract will stay in place whilst the child remains at school) Term time only

Proposed Start Date: Subject to pre-employment checks

The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust comprises of three Secondary Schools and twelve Primary Schools. We have a vision for our Trust that goes beyond our individual academies and that changes our perception frommyacademy toouracademy. Working collaboratively, each academy benefits from others’ strengths and expertise within the Trust, and practically from the services provided and procured centrally. In our academies, we uphold the dignity and unique human value of every person as we strive for excellence in education; gifts and talents are shared between our academies as we aim to provide the highest standards for all our children and young people.

Sacred Heart is a popular and successful school, with everyone involved working hard to help our children to be the best they can and gain the knowledge, skills and understanding to be able to flourish both in and out of school. Our strong Catholic faith underpins everything we do; ensuring that the focus to enable every child to feel loved and safe is at the heart of everything we do. We openly welcome and nurture all children who attend our school, celebrating the diversity across our local community. Our school charter of RESPECT, created by staff and pupils, helps allows us to strive to be the best citizens we can be.

We are looking for:

We are looking for a hardworking and committed person to take on the vital role of Teaching Assistant. The postholder will enthuse and inspire pupils to foster a love for learning, supporting them in making good progress.

Under the direction of teaching staff you will work with the whole class, small groups and on a 1:1 basis, delivering interventions and other curriculum activities to enable the pupils to grow into confident, capable and independent learners. We are looking for someone with experience of working with children and who fully embraces inclusion.

• Is someone who inspires children with a love of learning, demonstrate shared commitment to raising standards and provide support for all children
• Will be inspirational in your teaching support and involve the children as independent, successful and active learners
• Has high expectations and will nurture and encourage our children to fulfil their potential
• Has good numeracy and literacy skills
• Has an awareness of child/young person’s development and learning
• Has an understanding that children/young people have differing needs
• Is patient, able to stay calm, and listen to pupils views

We can offer you:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Support and collaboration from a strong partnership of 15 schools within the Trust
• A commitment to your professional development
• A friendly and caring school and parish community
• A passionate and forward thinking Senior Leadership Team and Academy Council
• An excellent pension package with the opportunity to buy extra pension in the scheme
• Health and wellbeing support
• Financial wellbeing support
• The opportunity to apply for a Blue Light card to save money on 15,000 retailers
• A Cycle to Work scheme through salary sacrifice with the opportunity to save up to 47% on a new bike
• Discounts and cashback at a range of retailers

We always welcome speaking to interested candidates. For further information about the school or role, please call Miss Chloe Gascoigne, Senior Administrator, on 01977 625354 or email admin@sh.bkcat.uk

Closing Date: Friday 9th January 2026 at 9am.

Interviews: W/C 12th January 2026

Before applying, please download the job specification for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. Please note that the essential criteria listed will be used for shortlisting purposes.

The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list check and other appropriate checks including references. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance (2024), online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Prior to interview, a ll shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of their unprotected criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.