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SalaryTeaching Assistant
Permanent Post starting September 2024
Grade B1, pts 4 - 6 (£23,152 - £23,893) pro rata to hours and weeks worked
31.5 hours per week (includes some break and lunchtime duties)
Term Time Only plus Training Days
Our school is a happy school, where relationships are positive, respect is prevalent and expectations are high. We challenge all members of our school community to “be kind, try your best and follow the rules” – our students are our greatest asset and never fail to inspire and impress staff and visitors. Staff have high expectations of all students, whatever their starting point; students have the drive and ambition to meet these expectations. Our GCSE results in 2023 were once again amongst the highest in Leeds and we were ranked in the top fifty 11-16 schools in the country in the Sunday Times League Tables, testament to the way that our students and staff have worked together to create a positive, ambitious and caring learning environment.
Governors are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with specific learning needs. The post would be suitable for a range of individuals including those interested in gaining experience in a school prior to joining the teaching profession. We will provide outstanding support and guidance to ensure that the successful candidate quickly becomes part of our school community. The duties require tact, flexibility, teamwork and high standards for self and others. The successful candidate will be required to undertake some lunch and breaktime duties.
In return for your hard work, we offer a rewarding and exciting environment where students are keen to learn and staff are valued and cared for.
Willingness to support the Catholic ethos of the school is essential.
Further details and our Catholic Education Service application form is available from the school website (www.cardinalheenan.com). If you would like any further information, please email info@cardinalheenan.com.
Please note that covering letters are not required and will not be used as part of the shortlisting or selection process. There is a section of the application form where candidates can offer further information to support their application. This can take the form of a letter of no more than two sides of A4.
Closing date: Monday 24 June 2024 at 9:00am
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Schools Policy Statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant pre-employment checks, for the successful applicant. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
