Teaching Assistant

Grade 4 Teaching Assistant – Permanent, part-time (16 hours per week)
£26,427 FTE (£8,550 per annum pro rata)

The Head Teacher and Governors of this popular and very happy school wish
to appoint two part-time Teaching Assistants to start as soon as possible.
This could involve working with a small group of children in or out of class or
on a 1:1 basis.

The successful candidate will be someone who can:

• be enthusiastic, calm and patient
• be committed to the caring, Catholic ethos of our school.
• motivate and inspire children, offering both challenge and enjoyment
• maintain and enhance the school’s high standards
• work as part of a team and work flexibility
• demonstrate a positive attitude and good communication skills
• display good practice when supporting individuals or small groups
• demonstrate high expectations of pupil attainment and behaviour

We can offer you:

• happy and well-behaved children who want to learn
• a school at the heart of its community where everyone feels valued
• a strong commitment to staff well-being and professional development
• a dynamic team who are committed to providing a first-class education
  for all our children.

Additional information:

Applicants will need to demonstrate the ability to converse and provide effective help or advice in fluently spoken English.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

CV's and Personal statements are not accepted for any posts based in schools.

Please ensure that references include your most recent employer and that the contact email is their professional NOT their personal email address.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. The successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure and will follow a stringent vetting and induction process; references will be taken up prior to interview.