What skills and experience we're looking for
St Austin’s Catholic Primary School, located in Wakefield, is a welcoming and inclusive school, committed to providing a safe, well-maintained environment where pupils can thrive both academically and personally.
About the Role:
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning, working closely with specific groups of children within the classroom to help them reach their full potential. This is a general Teaching Assistant position, with the initial focus on supporting pupils in Key Stage 2.
Key Responsibilities:
• Supporting the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning.
• Working with specific groups of children, providing tailored support to meet their individual needs.
• Assisting the class teacher with lesson preparation, classroom management, and pupil engagement.
• Promoting a positive, inclusive, and safe classroom environment.
• Supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of pupils.
Essential Requirements:
• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their educational development.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the school and pupils.
• Previous experience in a similar role or educational setting is desirable but not essential.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer:
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A rewarding role in a vibrant school community.
• A network of support as part our partnership with other catholic primary and high schools within the Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust.
St Austin’s is a Catholic Primary School and the successful candidate will be expected to be sympathetic towards and supportive of the Christian values of the school although it is not necessary to be a practicing Catholic.
Commitment to safeguarding
In accordance with the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009, if you are shortlisted for this post you will be required to declare that you are not Disqualified (or Disqualified by Association) from working within this setting. St Austin’s Catholic Primary School is committed to the safeguarding of our pupils, pre-employment checks will be carried out and the successful applicant will be required to complete a DBS application. Offers of employment will be conditional upon receipt of satisfactory references and successful pre-employment checks have been completed.