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Teaching Assistant Level 1

Job details
Posting date: 29 October 2024
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 11 November 2024
Location: Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 3PD
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Contract
Job reference: e3768083-70d7-49e1-afc9-001dfa7bff44

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Post Title: Teaching Assistant Level 1

Responsible to:Headteacher

Location: Our Lady & St Paul’s

Salary:Grade 2 (SCP) 3-4 £24,027-£24,404 (Pro rata £17,844.39 - £18,124.38)

Term of Contract: Fixed Term due to EHCP funding until 31/08/2025

Working pattern: Term Time Only

Hours per week: 32.5

Start date: As soon as possible

Closing date: 11/11/2024

Our Lady and St Paul’s are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values

One of HopeInspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Has experience of working with children in a paid or voluntary capacity/ in an educational setting
• Has an awareness and basic knowledge of school curriculum (within specific age range)
• Has the ability to liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers, recognising role in pupils’ learning
• Has the ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities
• Has the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

Shortlisting date: TBC

Interview date: TBC

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

Commitment to safeguarding

St Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, a prohibition from teaching check, all qualifications verified and references will be taken up prior to the time of interview.