Teaching Assistant

GRADE 2 TEACHING ASSISTANT £20015 - £21652 Actual Salary 32.5 hours per week Term Time only - Monday- Friday 8.30am-3.30pm Temporary position until 31st August 2027. The School Standards Committee are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant who is passionate in supporting pupils with learning and who has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour

We are looking for someone who :

Has a firm commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school Has experience of working with children in schools. Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and can demonstrate effective teamwork/collaboration as part of a close hard-working team Is willing to build strong and supportive relationships with pupils, parents, support agencies, governors and staff Will become fully involved in the wider life of the school

We can offer you :

A happy, caring school with a strong Catholic ethos A supportive Academy Committee and Senior Leadership Team who are committed to maintaining high standards Children who love to come to school, are engaged in their learning and have excellent behaviour An opportunity to join a highly effective and hardworking team of teachers and support staff who are committed to the school and the children who come here Excellent opportunities for professional development

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

St Peter’s is part of Lumen Christi who are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to 2 satisfactory references, one being your latest employer/Head Teacher, (which will be requested prior to interview) an enhanced DBS check and prohibition check, online searches, medical, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the Right to Work (RTW) in the UK. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. Please review our Safeguarding Policy Here We are an equal opportunities employer, and determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.