Support Assistant Level 3
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time
Advert Start Date:
08/05/2024
Advert End Date:
01/06/2024 09:30
Salary:
£24,294- £25,119 per annum pro rata, Actual £20,370 - £21,061 per annum
Hours per week:
37 hours per week, term time only
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Employment Location:
St Thomas More Catholic High School, Lynn Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 8LF
Further Information
St. Thomas More Catholic High School is a member of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust.
St Thomas More Catholic High School
Lynn Road
North Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE29 8LF
Tel: 0191 2588360
e-mail: recruitment@stmacademy.org.uk
Website: www.stmacademy.org.uk
Fixed Term Appointment 1 September 2024 to 31st August 2025
St Thomas More Catholic High School is an 11 to 18 mixed, converter academy serving the Catholic community of the Tynemouth Priory Partnership (Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle). We have an excellent reputation locally and nationally for the quality of our ethos, teaching and learning, high achievement and sustained improvement. The academy website will give you an insight into our work and ethos.
Required to join our Learning Support team, which includes sixteen Learning Support Assistants, three Associate SENCOs and led by Assistant Headteacher Inclusion (SENCO).
The successful candidate will provide academic support in lessons to students of all ages and abilities, as well as 1:1 and small group support outside of class. You must be prepared to develop your own professional knowledge in the academic subjects in which you will be supporting, and also in different areas of SEND. You must have a passion for working with young people, and the ability to liaise with teachers, families and other professionals. You should have the ability to motivate and enthuse the students in your care, and as well as understanding their specific needs. Excellent literacy and communication skills are essential.
We are keen to hear from you if you:
- Are committed to supporting students in their learning so they can achieve their potential
- Wish to inspire and develop young people
- Are an excellent communicator
- Are a team player
- We can offer you the opportunity to join:
- Students who love their school, are ambitious and want to learn
- A highly committed and dedicated staff
- Excellent CPD opportunities.
Person specification, job description and application forms and further details are available on the school website: www.stmacademy.org.uk. Completed application forms should be returned directly to the school by post and/or by e-mail, no later than 1st June at 9.30am. Interviews are expected to be held that week. Only the successful candidates will be contacted by the school.
Closing Date: 1st June 2024 at 9.30am.
St Thomas More is committed to the safety and protection of its students. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure check via the Disclosure and Barring Service together with other relevant employment checks deemed appropriate. An online search will take place on shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process and inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 guidance.
School Name: St Thomas More Catholic High School
Full address: Lynn Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE29 8LF
Tel: 0191 2588360
e-mail: recruitment@stmacademy.org.uk
Website: www.stmacademy.org.uk