Salary £24,790 - £25,183 pro rata Basis Other Region Rotherham Job category/type Education - Non-Teaching Date posted 02/01/2025 Job reference REQ19101 St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School - St Francis Catholic MAT Lidgett Lane Dinnington Sheffield S25 2QD Tel: 01909 550123 Website: www.stjosephs-dinnington.co.uk Contract: Permanent. Start Date: As soon as possible. Term time only. Reporting to: Headteacher. Closing Date: Monday 6th January 2025 9am. Interviews: Wednesday 8th January 2025. We are delighted that you are considering applying for the EYFS Teaching Assistant at St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, within the St Francis Catholic MAT. This is a truly exciting time to be joining St Francis as a new Catholic Trust of 13 schools, growing to 24 schools in line with the Bishop of Hallam’s vision for education. St. Joseph’s is based in the town of Dinnington, South Yorkshire. Our school received a good Ofsted rating in May 2021 and has increasing popularity and growing numbers on roll. We are a warm and welcoming school where every member of the community is valued and celebrated as an individual with unique qualities, gifts and talents. Our Catholic values and ethos permeate all aspects of school life, and our core values (Faith, Aspiration, Effort and Respect) are at the heart of all we do. We are part of the St. Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust and as such are part of a community of schools who come together to share and develop our practice. As a Trust which is committed to talent spotting, nurturing and progression, this role would suit those looking for significant future development. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a member of staff, to develop both personally and professionally, and to play a significant role in the continued success and ongoing development of our school. We are looking for someone who: Is experienced in using Makaton and implementing effective use of this throughout school Experience implementing strategies for communication interaction throughout all year groups Has experience of the SALT referral processes To be able to build effective relationships with parents and external agencies. Whilst the above criteria is preferable, training can be provided for the right candidate. We will offer you: A good school with a strong Catholic ethos and excellent community and parish links A caring and positive working environment Enthusiastic and confident children who enjoy all aspects of school life Effective,supportive and dedicated staff, governors and parents Opportunities to grow professionally. Unfortunately due to the Christmas holidays, visits to the school will not be taking place. How to Apply Please complete all relevant documentation by the closing date of Monday 6th January 2025 9am and send to Leanne Deakin, Finance & Operations Officer at ldeakinstjdinnington.co.uk This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check