Ref: 000599
Job Type: Education School based, Teaching Assistant (Level 3 or equivalent)
Salary Grade: Grade 4 (19 ½ hours p/w); Grade 5 (13 hours p/w)
Working Pattern: Full time Term time plus 5 days only
Working Hours: 32.5 per week
Contract: Full-time Term time plus 5 days only
Closing Date: Monday 17th March 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 25th March 2025 & Wednesday 26th March
"Pupils have a strong sense of belonging and pride in their school. They value and respect their peers and the adults who work with them. Staff are committed to St Edward’s, and the school’s strong sense of community arises from its embedded culture of respect for the wellbeing, rights and dignity of all." (Catholic Schools Inspection; November 2023).
The governors wish to appoint a dedicated, creative and ambitious teaching assistant to join the staff of this ambitious and welcoming Roman Catholic school to work across school, supporting children, leading interventions and undertaking a wide range of duties. There is also a requirement to cover PPA and SEN meetings across school. Applications are welcome from candidates with a range of experience, including those who are newly, or recently, qualified as a teaching assistant. Prior experience working in different phases of school; covering classes and a working knowledge of the RWI Phonics scheme are all extremely desirable. As part of the Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust, there are opportunities to work with and share good practice with colleagues across the academy footprint.
“Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures as outlined in Part 3 of DfE, KCSiE 2023, this includes a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced with barred list information check”.
If you would like to arrange a meeting with the school before you apply you will be very welcome. Please contact the office if you wish to visit.
Applicants should:
* Be prepared to work as part of our experienced and highly-skilled staff
* Have high expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour
* Be willing to support children with a range of need
* Be prepared to undertake basic personal care
* Support children in addressing gaps in learning or working towards specific individual targets
* Preferably be practising members of the Catholic Church
The school will offer:
* A caring Catholic ethos
* Friendly children who are keen and well behaved
* A supportive and hardworking team
* Excellent opportunities for CPD
Closing Date: Monday 17th March 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 25th March 2025
Please return completed applications to info@st-edwards.oldham.sch.uk