We currently have 1 position available:
Job Opportunity: Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Location: SS Peter & Paul Catholic Primary School, part of Our Lady Help of Christians Multi Academy Trust
Salary: Scale 3 SCP 5 (£12.85 - £13.05 per hour depending on experience)
Hours: 19.5 hours per week over 3 days days (8.30am–3.30pm), term time only (38 weeks)
The Governors of Our Blessed Saints Catholic Federation wish to appoint a highly motivated, nurturing and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Primary School.
This role will primarily support our Early Years Foundation Stage provision and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of our youngest learners within a warm, caring and ambitious school community.
Following our recent Ofsted inspection, the school was recognised for its strong culture of learning, high expectations, effective support for pupils and its deliberate focus on developing children's language and reading from the earliest stages. We are looking for a teaching assistant who shares these ambitions and can play a key role in helping us continue our journey of improvement, particularly within Early Years.
The successful candidate will:
- Work closely with the EYFS team to support children's learning and development.
- Promote high-quality interactions that develop children's language, communication and vocabulary.
- Support the delivery of a systematic phonics programme and early reading development.
- Assist in creating engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments.
- Deliver targeted interventions and small-group support.
- Help children develop independence, confidence and positive learning behaviours.
- Support assessment through careful observation and recording of children's learning.
- Contribute to children's personal, social and emotional development.
- Undertake general Teaching Assistant duties, including preparation of resources and 30 minutes daily lunchtime supervision.
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
- Has experience of working within EYFS or demonstrates a strong desire to develop expertise in Early Years education.
- Understands child development and the EYFS Framework.
- Has knowledge of phonics and early reading development.
- Can model excellent language and communication to extend children's vocabulary and understanding.
- Has high expectations of children's learning, behaviour and achievement.
- Is reflective, proactive and committed to continuous improvement.
Ss Peter & Paul Catholic Primary School is a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Multi Academy Trust. The partnership benefits from the sharing of experience and expertise across all schools.
More information about our school can be found on:
http://sspeterandpaulcatholicprimary.org.uk/
Please see the attachments below for further details about this vacancy.
To Apply:
Applications should be submitted using the Catholic Education Service (CES) Forms available to download below. Please complete and submit the following:
- CES Support Staff Application Form
- CES Recruitment Monitoring Form
- CES Consent to Obtain References Form
For advice and help completing the application, please download the CES Notes to Applicants guidance also included below.
Applications submitted by CV or by Telford and Wrekin Council’s application form cannot be accepted.
Completed applications should be emailed to [email protected] or posted to the school’s address as below:
FAO: Miss C Foster, SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Coppice Drive, Newport, Shropshire TF10 7HU
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 1st July at 12 noon.
Interviews will take place: Week beginning 6th July
(Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and submit a CES Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Disclosure Form prior to interview)
This role requires Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance and at least two references.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to equality and diversity.
Please see the Safeguarding Policies on the school website.
This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as stated in the person specification.
If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 2 working days of the closing date.
Please also ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.
TA job description and personal specification
Please see below for more information:
CES application notes (please read carefully before applying)
CES recruitment and monitoring form
CES consent to Obtain References form
