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SalarySt. Thomas’ Centre
Lambeth Street, Blackburn
BB1 1NA
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Grade/Salary: Grade E
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Terms: 30/35 hpw, Term Time
Closing Date: Monday 22nd April 2024 @12:30pm
Required From: June 2024
TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated Teaching Assistant to work within St Thomas’s Centre. All our pupils have additional needs, and we are looking for staff who can build an excellent friendly rapport with young people and who has compassion for the vulnerable in society.
Our small classes are taught in teaching teams, so you would work with other adults to engage the children in the learning experiences. You would support the class teacher and the pupils in small groups. On some occasions, you will support a pupil on a one to one basis. We are looking for staff who are committed to making a difference to the lives of our pupils.
St Thomas’s Centre is a unique school: situated on two sites and in the community, it caters for pupils aged 5-16 years old with special educational needs, social, emotional and mental health difficulties and young people with serious medical issues. Many of our pupils have struggled to thrive in a mainstream setting.
St Thomas’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to strong references and enhanced DBS checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer with a staff body who reflect the diversity and heritage of our community.
The successful candidate will:
- be passionate creating opportunities for vulnerable learners
- be able to work well under pressure
- have a “can do” approach.
- have a flexible attitude to working
- be energetic and adaptable
Applicants are warmly invited to visit the Centre in person.
To apply complete the attached application form together with your supporting letter (no more than two A4 sides)
Completed applications should then be returned to the school by 12:30pm on the closing date
Application packs are available to download from this page. Completed applications should be returned to:
Mrs A Leaver – Business Manager
St Thomas’s Centre
Hawthorn Street
Blackburn, BB1 9TH
aleaver@stthomas.blackburn.sch.uk
Closing date: 12:30 pm on Monday 22nd April 2024
Interview date: TBC
For a start date: June 2024
Should you wish to have an informal discussion regarding the post please contact me through Mrs Amanda Leaver, Business manager on 01254 958401.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
