2 x Senior Teaching Assistants

2 x Permanent Part Time Senior Teaching Assistants - (30 hours per week) PCD7 £ 27,711 (A) per annum pro rata term time only + 1 week inset – Required September 2025

The Governors of St James’ C of E Junior School would like to appoint two enthusiastic, skilled and highly motivated, part-time Senior Teaching Assistants to support school-wide teaching and learning initiatives as well as focusing and supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs. Working hours will be from 8.45 a.m. until 3.15 p.m., Monday-Friday and will include behavioural management and supporting positive play at lunchtimes for 30 minutes per day.

The successful candidate must:
•    Be supportive, nurturing and understanding with high expectations of learning and behaviour. 
•    Be able to work alongside the class teacher, to deliver engaging and challenging learning activities that support the development of our students as well as supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers. 
•    Be flexible, supportive and committed to the life of the school.
•    Be an enthusiastic practitioner that is committed to giving our children the very best. 
•    Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
•    Promote the inclusion of all pupils by supporting the application of personal targets.
•    Support the inclusion of SEND children at playtimes and offer support to children in building friendships with peers during social times. 
•    Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans
•    Implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs
•    Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources

Skills and qualifications required:
•    NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Education or Children & Young People
•    Recent experience in a school setting and work with Autistic children
•    A reflective, organised practitioner who can contribute to planning, monitoring and assessment of pupils.
•    An enthusiastic team player who communicates well with children. 
•    A commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people
•    Ability to plan/prepare and deliver learning activities/teaching programmes

At St James’ C of E Junior School we can offer you:
•    Happy, hardworking and well-behaved children
•    Supportive parents and governors
•    Supportive committed colleagues who act with children at heart
•    A wide range of opportunities for professional development.

Visits to the school are welcome and recommended. Please contact our School Business Manager, Mrs H Maiden to arrange a convenient appointment.

Application packs are available by request from Mrs Hannah Maiden, School Business Manager. Telephone 01946 695311 or alternatively email at sbm@stjamesjun.cumbria.sch.uk  

Closing date: 9.00 am. Monday 6th May; Interviews: Thursday 8th/Friday 9th May 2025

St James’ CE Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure for Regulated Activity and satisfactory references will be sought.