Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Pastoral Support/Nurture Lead in Stafford

Our Trust St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is a family of 63 schools working together to provide high-quality, faith-filled education to every child we serve. At the heart of our Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is a mission that shapes everything we do. Inspired by the witness of St Gabriel the Archangel, we are Forming Christ-centred pilgrims of hope with kind hearts, questioning minds, a thirst for knowledge, and a hunger for justice.

Our School St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, Stafford, is a welcoming and inclusive school with a strong sense of community and a commitment to nurturing the whole child. We are proud of our caring ethos, high expectations for behaviour and wellbeing, and our dedication to ensuring every child feels valued and supported. As part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, we offer a supportive environment where both pupils and staff can flourish.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant and Pastoral/ Nurture Lead to join our team from September 2026 for 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils leading nurture provision, and helping children develop socially, emotionally, and academically within a safe and supportive environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Will provide targeted support for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs, ensuring their individual needs are met.
• Can lead and develop nurture provision, creating a safe and supportive space that promotes emotional wellbeing, resilience, and self-regulation.
• Demonstrates a patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.
• Can foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that builds confidence and independence.
• Will support pupils in accessing the curriculum by adapting activities and resources to suit their individual learning needs.
• Can work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to plan and deliver targeted interventions.
• Will monitor pupil progress, recording achievements and areas for development, and share these with staff, parents, and external professionals.

Experience of working with vulnerable children or within a nurture provision is desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils, including those requiring nurture-based interventions.
• Lead and manage nurture sessions across the school, promoting emotional wellbeing, social skills, and positive behaviour.
• Support pupils’ learning, personal development, and behaviour in line with their individual education plans.
• Assist in implementing learning activities, adapting resources, and supporting engagement during lessons.
• Promote independence, confidence, and social development.
• Monitor progress and provide regular feedback to teachers and the SENDCo.
• Support pupils during unstructured times such as break and lunchtime where required.
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Prepare and organise resources to support both classroom learning and nurture provision.

What We Can Offer

We provide a supportive and friendly working environment where you will be a valued member of our school community. You will benefit from:

• Opportunities for training and professional development, particularly in nurture and SEND support.
• A collaborative and caring staff team.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A safe, welcoming, and inclusive workplace.

Apply Today

Join a welcoming, close-knit community where every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children. Be part of something special at St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, Stafford.

Informal enquiries, visits to the school and further details can be obtained from Mrs Y Ballinger at St Patrick's Catholic Primary School via telephone on 01785 413275.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School is proud to be part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust.