Senior Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Required September 2024 
(Fixed term initially for one academic year due to budgetary funding)
Salary: PCD7 £26,421 to £27334  (pro rata)
Actual starting salary £16,184 - £17,395 (This is for working term time plus 5 inset days)
27.5 hours per week (Term time only)
9:00am-3:00pm

St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School is a thriving school in Cleator Moor. We are a friendly, hardworking team who strive to provide the best possible education and environment for our children with Christ at the centre.

The Governors are seeking to employ a caring and committed Senior Teaching Assistant. 

The purpose of the role is to:
•    To work under the direction of senior staff and teaching staff to support the delivery of quality learning and teaching of pupils with SEN within a resourced provision unit. 
•    To assist the class teacher and other staff in carrying out planned activities to meet the needs of the pupil, making necessary adjustments.
•    To support the pupil 1:1 and within groups/class setting 
•    To encourage the pupil’s participation and enable the pupil to become more independent.
•    To understand the pupil’s learning needs and provide regular feedback so that decisions can be made about next steps for the teaching of the child.
•    To care for the safety and well-being of the child.
•    To liaise effectively with all staff in school, including specialist professionals.

We are looking for applicants who are:
•    Practising Catholics or those committed to sustaining the strong Catholic Ethos of the school.
•    Able to demonstrate good levels of English and Maths skills to support our pupils.
•    Creative and highly motivated, with passion and patience for supporting quality learning experiences. 
•    Emotionally intelligent, placing immense value on developing the whole child. 
•    Able to communicate effectively with children, parents and colleagues
•    Be able to work effectively as part of a team.

We can offer you:
•    Enthusiastic, highly motivated and cherished children who take great pride in attending St Patrick’s.
•    A fantastic team of dedicated and supportive staff who strive to positively impact children’s lives.
•    A perfect balance of care, development and support for staff with high expectations.
•    Supportive and committed parents and governors.
•    A leadership team dedicated to attainment, achievement and enjoyment.

For an application pack, please contact: businessmanager@st-patricks-cleatormoor.cumbria.sch.uk and please visit the school website and vacancies page at www.st-pats.sites.schooljotter2.com/key-information/vacancies  for more information on requirements for the role.

St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children and young people. References will be taken up and the successful applicant appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Appointment is conditional upon its satisfactory 
return.

Closing date for applications is Friday 17th of May 2024, Midday.