What skills and experience we're looking for
St Joseph’s is a friendly two-form entry Catholic School which serves theTwo Catholic Parishes of Sacred Heart, Four Oaks and Holy Trinity, Sutton Coldfield.
The Board of Directors of this are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who will contribute to the continued growth of this caring, popular primary school and be fully supportive of the Catholic ethos.
We are looking for a permanent Teaching Assistant who has:
• Excellent written and oral skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with children, staff and parents.
• A commitment to ensuring children achieve their full potential.
• Is committed to raising standards within a broad and balanced curriculum.
• Has the ability to develop children’s wellbeing and self-esteem.
• Is able to communicate effectively and enjoys working as part of a team.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A positive caring ethos based upon the values of the Catholic faith.
• Well motivated happy children who love to come to school and are excited about learning.
• An exciting opportunity of collaborative working as part of a forward-thinking Multi Academy that provides opportunities to support and develop your continuing professional development.
• A committed and supportive environment where you will be encouraged to develop your professional career.
• The opportunity of being part of a dynamic, professional friendly team.
• Strong parish links and supportive parents, Local Governing Board and Senior Leadership Team.
Further details about the role
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. St John Paul II Multi Academy is an Equal Opportunities employer. The Multi Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and staff and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS check is required for all successful applicants. An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.