GREAT CROSBY CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL The Northern Road, Crosby, Liverpool L23 2RQ Tel: O151 924 8661 email:admin.greatcrosbyschools.sefton.gov.uk “… that they may have life and have it to the full.” John 10:10 1:1 Teaching Assistant Level 2 / Welfare Assistant Required asap Number on Roll 746 including Nursery The Governors are looking to appoint a committed 1:1 Teaching Assistant Level 2 to support a child in Key Stage 1 with complex needs. The candidate will also be required to do a 30 minutes Welfare Assistant post every day. The contracts are fixed term until 18.07.25 or until the child leaves the school, whichever is the earliest. The TA2 post is 27.5 hours per week and the Welfare Assistant post is 2.5 hours per week. The candidate will: Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model Be aware of and respond appropriately to individual pupil needs ensuring effective interaction Provide specific support to pupils, dependent upon their individual needs ensuring their safety whilst supporting access to learning activities Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher Promote self-esteem and independence Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher Be familiar with the school assessment policy Assist with the display of children’s work In liaison with the teacher, utilise strategies to support pupils learning Establish positive relationships with parents/carers Prepare and maintain resources required for the learning environment We are looking for someone who: Will support, contribute and uphold our strong Catholic ethos Is enthusiastic and committed to making a difference Has a proven record of working with children in Key Stage 1 Is organised, efficient and able to work in a busy environment Has a high expectation of care for all children and an understanding of school safeguarding requirements Has excellent communication skills at all levels, is a team player, has a desire to raise standards and a sense of humour We can offer you: highly committed, talented enthusiastic and professional staff children who are eager to learn a commitment to continuous professional development a committed and supportive Governing Body a happy, growing Catholic family Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and relevant care/safeguarding legislation and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). “The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.