Teaching Assistant

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Hunslet Teaching Assistant – 2 vacancies Temporary for 1 year (in the first instance) Level A1-B1 (£22,366 - £23,893 pro rata) (31.66 hours a week, term-time only) (8.30am – 3.20pm with a 30-minute lunch) The Governors of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint a caring and committed Teaching Assistant to join the dedicated team of staff that take care of and nurture the children and families in the community. We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic and calm member of staff who is able to work across the primary school age group. The role will involve working under the direction of the class teacher to support individual children with SEND on a 1:1 basis as well as support small groups of pupils. The right candidate will be able to demonstrate personal qualities of dedication, patience, flexibility and humour. Working collaboratively as part of a multi-professional team you will be able to respond quickly to the changing needs of the school and the individual children, as well as demonstrating good levels of Maths and English. You will support our children in the development of their faith and spiritual journey. With the possibility of an additional five hours per week (7:30-am-8:30am)as a playworker in our popular, in-school breakfast club. The successful candidate will: • Be supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school • Have a passion for working with children • Be a team player who is able to communicate well with children and staff • Be highly motivated to support children in achieving their full potential • Is an outstanding role model who builds positive relationships • Show a willingness to undertake: first aid training, safeguarding training, continued professional development • Be committed to the school and will contribute to all aspects of school life In return St. Joseph’s can offer you; • A Christ-centred community where each day we walk in Jesus footsteps. • Enthusiastic, happy, well-behaved children - ‘pupils (who) sparkle like diamonds with enthusiasm’ – Ofsted October 2023. • Friendly and supportive staff within a welcoming school environment – (St Joseph’s) ‘is an oasis of calm in a busy community’ and ‘a school once experienced never forgotten.’ • Ongoing professional development opportunities • A supportive Governing Body, parish and leadership team - ‘The level of care and compassion that senior leaders offer to staff is greatly appreciated by the staff body.’ • A school where parents and carers are extremely supportive –‘Pupils, staff and families know how precious education is’ Potential candidates are welcomed to come and visit our amazing school and feel the unique character that visitors consistently comment on. St Joseph’s is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS and registration with the update service will be required for the successful candidate and at least two professional references will be taken and followed up.
Under the guidance set by KCSiE 2023 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. Posts are exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted Candidates will be required to disclose relevant criminal history. Closing date: Wednesday 5th June Interview: Wednesday 12th June