Grade: Grade 3 SCP 5 - 6 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 32.5 (P/T hours could be considered) Working Pattern: Term time only Actual Salary: 18,646 - 18,942 Interview Date: Thursday 9 th January 2025 The Governors at St. Mary s RC Primary School are looking for an excellent Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join their hardworking and dedicated staff team, working within both KS1 and KS2 supporting the class teacher within the classroom, small groups and interventions. Although this post is for 32.5 hours, we welcome any applicants that fit the criteria that would like part time hours to be considered. This post is available to start from Jan 25. St. Mary s R.C Primary is a lovely, happy and friendly school where everyone is welcome. We were rated Good in our last Ofsted inspection and Good in our last Section 48 RE Inspection. You should be highly motivated, flexible and adaptable. The successful candidate will have: - The ability to inspire and engage with children. -Experience of working with children with additional needs. -Good Numeracy and Literacy skills, at least a level 2 NVQ or GCSE level A-C (English and Maths). -The ability to form good relationships with children and staff. -The ability to follow direction but also to have initiative and take the lead. -The ability to be flexible and well organised. -uphold and support the Catholic faith and values. We can offer you: - a supportive Catholic culture. - support from the dedicated and hardworking staff. - a commitment to your professional development. - well behaved and motivated children. - A very happy working environment. This is an extension of the original advert posted in Oct 2024, previous applicants need not reapply as this is the same post. Closing date: Monday 6 th Jan 25 Interview date: Thurs 9 th Jan 25 To apply for this position, please download the CES application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to officesmrc-lit.co.uk by Monday 6 th January 2025. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check. The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post. Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview. The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024. Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.