Job start date: As soon as possible Hours per week: 32.5 term time only St Francis Catholic Primary School Brougham Street Birmingham B19 1PH Telephone number: 0121 464 5072 Contact email: l.freemanstfranrc.bham.sch.uk Contract type: Fixed term for 12 months About Us: At St Francis’ Catholic Primary School, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all our pupils, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Our vision is rooted in our Catholic values. We want our children to experience the pleasure of achieving academic success, alongside a strong sense of morality and fairness, based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. The school is judged by Ofsted and by our last Catholic School’s inspection to be a ‘Good’ school. We are seeking a passionate and committed Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant to join our school. Role Overview: You will play a crucial role in supporting the development and well-being of our pupils with SEND. You will work closely with our Reception and Year 1 teachers and support staff to create a nurturing and engaging learning environment for a small group of high-need children. Your responsibilities may include providing intimate care, supporting educational activities, and assisting with various tasks as they arise. Key Responsibilities: · support the personal, social, and emotional development of pupils with SEND · assist with the resourcing and delivery of tailored educational activities to meet individual learning needs · foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages participation and engagement · collaborate with relevant staff and other professionals to monitor and assess pupil progress · maintain accurate records of pupil progress and communicate effectively with parents and caregivers · assist with the management of behaviour in line with the school’s policies and procedures · you may be required to provide intimate care, alongside another member of staff, in a respectful and dignified manner, ensuring the comfort and safety of pupils · participate in training and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge Qualifications and Skills: · be Catholic or empathetic to and supportive of the Catholic faith · level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) is essential · experience working with children with SEND is highly desirable · strong communication and interpersonal skills · a compassionate and patient approach to working with children · ability to work collaboratively as part of a team · commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children What We Offer: · a welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos and strong parish links · excellent professional development opportunities to enhance your career path, a supportive ethos in which to develop your leadership skills · enthusiastic, happy and well-behaved children who are eager to learn and achieve Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged and can be arranged by contacting our office manager Laura Freeman. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. How to apply: Application packs are available from the school office by telephoning 0121 464 5072 or by email: l.freemanstfranrc.bham.sch.uk All completed applications must be submitted on the CES application form which will be in the application pack. Applications made on any other application form or by CV will not be accepted. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. BCC is a Living Wage employer. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.