Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
01/10/2024
Advert End Date:
16/10/2024 23:59
Salary:
Grade E SCP 8 – 11 (£24,702 - £25,979 per annum), pro rata
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Stanley, DH9 0NP
Further Information
St Joseph’s is a happy, welcoming, successful and forward-looking catholic school. We have an excellent reputation in the local community, with fabulous children who enjoy learning. We are seeking to appoint a talented, committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and dynamic team.
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England and will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.
We are seeking an individual to:
- To contribute to the delivery of the curriculum and provide support for pupils, the teacher and the school, in order to raise standards of achievement for all, by utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and supporting classes.
- To work collaboratively with teaching staff in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Also to deliver learning to individuals, small groups and whole classes when required.
- To encourage pupils to become independent learners, to provide support for their welfare, and to support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life.
The successful candidate will have:
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification e.g. CACHE Level 3, NNEB, BTEC National Diploma, NVQ Level 3
- Previous experience as a TA
- A working knowledge of the EYFS and National Curriculum
- Supply specialist support with direction and guidance from teaching staff, allowing pupils to access the curriculum and participate fully in school activities.
- Experience of successfully supporting groups and individuals to make progress, including those with SEND
- Ability to use a range of behaviour and management strategies
- A commitment to safeguard the welfare of children
- To uphold the Catholic Ethos of our schools
How to Apply:
To complete an online application form please click the 'Apply' button.
Closing Date: Wednesday 16 October 2024
Shortlisting Date: Friday 18 October 2024
Interview Date: Thursday 24 October 2024
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.