2 x 25 Hours, Term-time only Teaching Assistant (1 x Grade 3 and 1 x Grade 2) Required for immediate start, Fixed term Contract till 31.8.2025.
The children, staff and governors of St Modwen’s Catholic Primary School would like to appoint 2 enthusiastic and highly skilled Teaching Assistants who are able to work under the direction of the Early Years/KS1 – KS2 Phase Leaders and team to guide and support children at the beginning of their learning journey.
We have 2 vacancies and are looking for experienced practitioners who can work flexibly across the school covering sickness absence and emergency cover.
Your role will involve:
* PPA cover
* One to one support with children on our SEND register
* Supporting our children across school delivering one to one, small group interventions or supporting the Class teacher delivering high quality learning.
Please note our Grade 3 Teaching Assistant vacancies require a minimum qualification of NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent. Both vacancies require the equivalent of GCSE Maths and English.
What skills and experience we're looking for: THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE ABILITY TO:
* Support fully our Catholic ethos, vision and values
* Be an excellent support to the class teacher and pupils
* Demonstrate experience in working one to one with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
* Demonstrate experience in covering PPA for class teachers
* Demonstrate a passion for learning and be a practitioner that others can be inspired by
* Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with parents and other stakeholders
* Be creative in inspiring, nurturing and motivating our children and staff
* Have high expectations regarding pupils’ progress, achievement and behaviour
* Provide intimate care when required
* Administer medication if required
* Be prepared to be hardworking and well organized
* Be committed to achieving the best outcome for every child
* Be committed to their own continuing professional development
* Be prepared to engage actively and fully with the wider life of school and the development of others
* Have relevant experience in supporting learning for pupils
* Be qualified with GCSE English and Maths A-C Grades
What the school offers its staff - WE CAN OFFER:
* An exciting opportunity to work in a school that is striving to be the best it can be
* A commitment to you and your professional development
* A commitment to fully supporting all staff in order to drive and sustain school improvement
* Wonderful, kind-hearted and well-behaved children
* A hardworking team that works together for the best outcomes for pupils
* Opportunities to engage with colleagues in partner schools
* A warm, welcoming and nurturing environment
* Children who are resilient, well-behaved and love to learn
* A commitment to staff wellbeing and work life balance
As Head Teacher, I warmly welcome you to visit our school.
For an application form along with information regarding the responsibilities of the post, job description and person specification, please see our school St Modwen's Catholic Primary School - Home (st-modwens.staffs.sch.uk). Visits to school are warmly welcomed – please contact the school office to make arrangements.
CLOSING DATE: Noon Monday 18th November 2024
INTERVIEWS: Thursday 21st November 2024
The Governors are committed to:
* Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
* Equality and diversity and the value that greater diversity brings to the school community
We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS/on-line checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flow from St Modwen’s Catholic Primary School vision and values.
#J-18808-Ljbffr