At St Ignatius Catholic Primary School, we believe that all children should be given the opportunity to excel. We value the development of the whole child and strive to uphold our Catholic ethos by instilling the importance of service to the common good. We are a friendly, supportive team who put the needs of our children first and currently have a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant.The successful candidate will be positive, caring and passionate about working with children, and will be committed to upholding our school aims of Excellence, Unity, and Service.You will need strong communication skills to liaise with staff and parents, and be prepared to support the needs of the children.This is a permanent position.Hours: 30 hours per week, for 38.6 weeks a year (term time plus some INSET days). Fixed Term Contract until 31 August 2025. To be worked: 08:30 to 15:00 Monday to Friday with a 30 minute unpaid break.Pay scale: Surrey S3 £23,576 FTE (£16,726 actual based on 30 hours) Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and follow the guidelines of the Equality Act.Closing Date: Tuesday 26th November 2024 9amApplicants will be considered on receipt of applications and may close early if a suitable candidate is found. Start date: asapIf you are interested in the position, we encourage you to contact us to discuss further, and if possible visit the school to meet our great team and fantastic children, by contacting the school office. Please note that, as part of the interview you will taking a basic numeracy and literacy skills test online.