Teaching Assistant/SEN Support

Starting as soon as possible 

The governors of St. Cuthbert Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant/SEN Support to join our school. 

Term Time only plus 5 training days) 15.00 hrs per week, Fixed term August 2025 due to specific funding.
 
You will need to be patient, hard-working and have high expectations of yourself and pupils. At St. Cuthbert’s School we value and cherish all our children, regardless of their needs and challenges, and we would expect the same from any successful applicant. The successful candidates will use a variety of strategies to support and engage our pupils and will be an important member of our team, working closely with the SENDCO, class teachers and school leadership. Candidates will be expected to be proactive and bring a positive approach to work, whilst a commitment to the wider life of the school is also important. 
 
The successful candidate will be expected to: 
• Have good Maths and English skills 
• Maintain a caring, friendly and supportive approach at all times 
• Be able to work well with others as part of an effective team
• Work in partnership with colleagues and external agencies to promote a creative and stimulating learning environment 
• Provide and deliver learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, differentiating and adapting learning to suit the needs of allocated pupils 
• Respond to the needs of pupils and adapt approaches as required 

In return we can offer you: 
• Delightful, well-motivated children with enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn 
• Dedicated, hardworking and friendly colleagues 
• A workplace dedicated to giving the best for children and ensuring all achieve their potential
 
St. Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applications will be subject to vetting and recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS, excellent references and a pre-medical assessment. 
 
If you think you could the person we are looking for, then we would love to hear from you, visits to the school are encouraged.   Please contact Mrs Ranford in the school office at secretary@st-cuthberts-carlisle.cumbria.sch.uk if you would like to arrange a visit. 

For any further information on the role, please contact the Head of School, Mrs Hutchinson, on 01228 818201.  You can download the application pack from our website www.st-cuthberts-carlisle.co.uk/aboutus/vacancies.

Closing date: 12.00 noon on Friday 15th March 2024

Interview date: Wednesday 20th March 2024

St. Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School is a part of the Mater-Christi Multi Academy Trust.  Successful candidates will be employees of the Mater-Christi MAT.

At our school, we are committed to safeguarding all children. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, suitable references and a work place health assessment before commencing employment.