TEACHING ASSISTANT

32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (Term Time Only) 8:30 – 3:30

Salary: Grade 4 £23,114 pro rata per annum (Pay Award pending)

The Governors of St Theresa’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a qualified, experienced Teaching Assistant for our one form entry primary school.   We are looking for a keen, self-motivated person who will work with honesty and integrity and help to maintain the excellent reputation of the school within the community.   The school will offer you a friendly, hardworking environment with happy children and an enthusiastic, dedicated staff team.

The successful candidate will need to build a caring, supportive relationship with all children, enabling them to participate happily and productively.  You will be required to work closely with class teachers and the school SENCo.

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

Ensure that pupils receive targeted support, appropriate to their needs under the direction of the Class Teacher and SENCo. To assist with the planning and implementation of any individual programmes of work. To assist in the monitoring of pupils in areas of learning and keep records as per school policy. Develop a good working relationship with pupils, families and other professionals. To supervise children during break and lunchtime

It is essential that candidates can support and uphold the Catholic ethos of the school.  Applications are welcomed from both Catholic and non-Catholic candidates.

St. Theresa’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to rigorous vetting procedures including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation.

To apply, please complete the Catholic Application form, Recruitment Monitoring form, Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 form and Consent to Obtain References form attached to the advert or contact Mrs Sharon Simcott on 01244 470860 or via email: bursar@st-theresas.cheshire.sch.uk requesting the application pack.  Please return all forms to bursar@st-theresas.cheshire.sch.uk (please note only applications received on the Catholic application form will be considered)

Closing date for applications: Friday 5th July 2024

Interview date:  To be confirmed      

Start date: 1st September 2024

How to apply

To apply, please complete the Catholic Application form, Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 form, Recruitment Monitoring form and Consent to Obtain References form attached to the advert or contact Mrs Sharon Simcott on 01244 470860 or via email: bursar@st-theresas.cheshire.sch.uk requesting the application pack.  Please return all forms to bursar@st-theresas.cheshire.sch.uk (please note only applications received on the Catholic application form will be considered)  Please do not use the online form.