Teaching Assistant

Two x fixed term full-time or part-time Teaching Assistants until 31st August 2025 due to a rise in pupils with SEN.

27.5 hours per week (Term time only)

8:45am-3:15pm

£21,029 per annum paid pro rata for part-time employees

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and caring small school. 

The Governors seek to appoint two committed, enthusiastic and hardworking teaching assistants to support the young people of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School.

The purpose of the role is to:
•    To work under the direction of the head teacher and teaching staff to support the delivery of quality learning and teaching of pupils.
•    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 pupils 1:1 and within a group/class setting.
•    To encourage the pupil 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.
•    To care for the safety and well-being of the children.
•    To liaise effectively with all staff in school, including specialist professionals.

We are looking for applicants who:
•    Are committed to sustaining the strong Catholic Ethos of the school.
•    Hold at least an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent.
•    Demonstrate good levels of English and Maths skills to support our pupils.
•    Are creative and highly motivated, with passion and patience for supporting quality learning experiences. 
•    Have high expectations of learning and behaviour.
•    Are emotionally intelligent, placing immense value on developing the whole child.
•    Are able to communicate effectively with children, parents and colleagues.
•    Are able to work effectively as part of a committed team.

We can offer you:
•    Enthusiastic, highly motivated and happy children who take great pride in attending St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School.
•    A fantastic team of dedicated and supportive staff who strive to positively impact children’s lives through their education experience.
•    A perfect balance of care, development and support for staff with high expectations.
•    Supportive and committed parents and governors.

For an application pack, please visit the school website and vacancies page at https://www.stjosephs-catholicprimaryfrizington.co.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=38&action=saved for more information on requirements for the role. 

The school is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. 

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, prior to the date of the interview.

You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process.

If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

If you have any further questions or would like to visit our school, then please contact school on:

Tel: 01946 810702
Email: admin@st-josephsrc.cumbria.sch.uk

Application information can be obtained via the school website https://www.stjosephs-catholicprimaryfrizington.co.uk/

Closing date: 9:00am Friday 6th September 2024
Interview date: Wednesday 11th September 2024