Senior Teaching Assistant

Senior Teaching Assistant 
Required as soon as possible
(Permanent)
PCD7 £27,711 to £28,624 (pro rata) Actual starting salary £17,665 - £18,247 (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. 

Your role would be to support the teacher to deliver the primary curriculum. This will include:
•    Working under the direction of senior staff 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 pupils, making necessary adjustments.
•    To liaise effectively with all staff in school, including specialist professionals. 
•    Post may include working with children who have special educational needs. Experience in supporting children with personal, emotional and behavioral needs is desirable.

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 or 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 Monday 27th of January 2025- Interviews likely end of this week Thursday/Friday 30th/31st.