Level 1 Teaching Assistant
27.5 hours per week (8.45am-3.30pm with 1 hour and 15mins for lunch) – Term Time only
Expected start date: 16th October 2023
Job Type: Temporary (until 31st August 2024)
Salary: Level 1 (£20,812 FTE), (£ 13,861 Actual)
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Academy Council is seeking to appoint a classroom Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a school which is a special place, well known for caring for its children. The successful candidate will inspire children with a love of learning, demonstrate a commitment to raising standards, and support all children and join our dedicated team of staff.
The ideal candidate will:
Be caring, patient and understanding
Have great communication and organisational skills
Be cool-tempered with a positive attitude
Be committed to building brighter futures
Be attentive to the unique needs of each pupil and be able to identify proper solutions when pupils encounter issues
Have a love for teaching and the ability to build a trusting relationship with pupils, teachers and parents
Maintain a supportive, safe and clean classroom environment.
Main duties will include:
Scaffolding resources and support individual children with specific needs
Working with small groups of pupils to enhance the learning process
Assisting teachers with various tasks including helping them to prepare lesson plans or by getting equipment or materials for specific lessons
Helping teachers with recordkeeping, such as taking attendance registers
Setting up necessary material for classes (e.g. projectors, chemistry sets)
Escorting and supervising pupils on field trips and other school activities
Follow school and class rules to teach pupils proper behaviour and report to teachers about possible behavioural issues
Assist with classroom instruction and provide support and guidance to pupils.
We can offer you:
A strong inclusive environment where our ethos is central to all we do
A warm and welcoming school that is unique in its richness and diversity
A caring, hardworking and dedicated school team who are committed to a child-centred approach to maximise improvement
Enthusiastic and inquisitive children who are wonderful to work with
A commitment to strong partnerships between children, parents, school team, governors, the local parishes and the wider community
A commitment to continuing professional development and career progression for all
Visits to the school can be arranged by appointment. If you would like to find out more about our school, please ring the school office on, 01405 762607 to make arrangements.
Successful candidates will be subject to the return of satisfactory pre-employment checks and references. The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; as such we will pursue safer recruitment processes and will verify all references.
You will be notified by email if you have been successful in your application to be called for interview.
Closing date: 08/09/23 – 9am
Shortlisting: Week commencing 11/09/23
Interview: Week commencing 18/09/23
