Catherine Infant is a large four form entry school with a 60 place nursery and a 10 place designated specialist provision (DSP) for pupils with communication and interaction needs. The school is located in Belgrave serving a community with a range of cultures. The school predominantly includes pupils with EAL, some pupils with significant SEND needs and new arrivals to the country. It’s an exciting time to join the school as we are in the second phase of a new school build programme and will be moving into a state of the art school in spring 2025 (maber.co.uk/projects/catherine-infant-school/). This is an exciting opportunity for a keen and enthusiastic Level 3 TA/Cover Supervisor to join our teaching team. The successful candidate will be based in our large nursery full time and will support the teacher with the planning, teaching, learning and assessment. The successful candidate will be expected to cover classes in either EYFS/KS1 when short staffed. We are looking for applicants who: • will care deeply for our children and families and can contribute to the caring and nurturing ethos of the school
• has a good level of education including GCSE Maths and English Grade 4 / C or equivalent
• has at least a Level 3 TA qualification
• has experience of work as a teaching assistant in a school
• has a good understanding of the EYFS profile and the KS1 National Curriculum
• has a passion for Early Years education and has a sound understanding of early childhood development
• understands the principles of quality interactions and enabling environments in EYFS
• can manage continuous provision, EYFS resources and ensure the learning environment reflects high standards of education
• will ensure pupils make excellent progress, are well cared for and support them with their personal needs including self-care
• is enthusiastic to develop their knowledge of our whole school teaching approaches such as Read Write Inc, Number Sense and “Talk for Writing”
• are capable of taking responsibility for a class of up to 30 pupils, delivering planning left by the class teacher at short notice
• are able to think quickly and are flexible
• are forward thinking, energetic, enthusiastic and love teaching, are imaginative, creative and reliable, able to deliver an exciting and interesting curriculum
• are a team player, willing to contribute and work collaboratively within a friendly team
• are a reflective practitioner, ready to evaluate their own practice and keep up to date with new initiatives
• can manage high expectations and standards of the school. What we can offer you: • an outstanding setting
• excellent working facilities in an inspirational environment [brand new school]
• opportunity to work with a dedicated and committed team of professionals
• fantastic training/development/CPD opportunities in a friendly, supportive environment
• a supportive network of Year group, Key stage and Senior leaders
• delightful, well behaved children and supportive familiesWhat Ofsted say:“This is an exceptional school, where pupils are keen to learn.” “Pupils told us that they ‘work hard and think carefully’. Teachers plan interesting activities. Pupils are rightly proud of their work. The standard of pupils’ work in books is impressive.” “The teaching of reading is at the heart of this school… When asked what they enjoy most at school, pupils told me ‘reading’.” “Everyone expects pupils to behave well. Pupils respond eagerly; their behaviour is excellent.” “Parents and carers are supportive of the school. They say that their children are ‘happy and excited to come to school every day’. “Leaders and governors provide high quality staff training. Staff spoke warmly about how well leaders consider their wellbeing and workload. They said, ‘Leaders are constantly asking us what they can do to support us.’ Morale is high, and staff are proud of the difference that they make.”Hours: 8.30am - 4.00pm, term time plus 5 disaggregated daysExpires:18th November 2024 9.00am
Interview Date: 22 November 2024
Start Date: 2nd December or soonerCandidates are warmly invited and encouraged to visit the school. Please call the office to arrange an appointment. The school reserves the right to close this post early should a suitable candidate be appointed.