St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School is seeking to recruit a committed, enthusiastic and caring Higher Level Teaching Assistant. We are looking for someone who can creatively and effectively support the teaching and learning of our pupils as well as demonstrate the ability to lead whole class lessons.
St. Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School is situated just outside the city walls of York. This historic city provides a wealth of opportunities and experiences for our pupils which truly brings our curriculum alive. We are rich in diversity and culture and many of our pupils are multilingual. Our mission as a Catholic school permeates everything we do.
Catholic schools are welcoming places to pupils and members of staff from all faiths and none. More than a quarter of a million pupils and almost half of teachers in Catholic schools are not of the Catholic Faith.
St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School is part of Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK.
The ideal candidate would have:
A strong commitment to the Catholic life, mission and ethos of the school.
Significant experience of working with primary aged children.
The ability to establish excellent and positive relationships with pupils and promote aspirational achievement and progress for all groups of learners, including children with Special Educational Needs.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
Level 3 qualification for Teaching Assistants and substantial experience.
A good standard of education including maths and English GCSE A* - C or equivalent.
Excellent IT skills.
We offer you:
Enthusiastic pupils, who are curious and independent learners.
A warm and welcoming school and parish community.
An experienced, talented and supportive staff team.
A supportive local governing body and Trust wide team.
A strong commitment to your continuing professional development.
The opportunity to be involved in the wider life of our Trust.
A well-resourced and engaging learning environment.