TEACHING ASSISTANT

32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (Term Time Only) 8:30 – 3:30

Temporary in the first instance

Salary: Grade 4 £24,404 pro rata per annum

The Governors of St Theresa’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a qualified, experienced Teaching Assistant for our one form entry primary school.   We are looking for a keen, self-motivated person who will work with honesty and integrity and help to maintain the excellent reputation of the school within the community.   The school will offer you a friendly, hardworking environment with happy children and an enthusiastic, dedicated staff team.

The successful candidate will need to build a caring, supportive relationship with all children, enabling them to participate happily and productively.  You will be required to work closely with class teachers and the school SENCo.

Experience of Early Years and Key Stage 1 would be preferable.

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

• Ensure that pupils receive targeted support, appropriate to their needs under the direction of the Class Teacher and SENCo.
• To assist with the planning and implementation of any individual programmes of work.
• To assist in the monitoring of pupils in areas of learning and keep records as per school policy.
• Develop a good working relationship with pupils, families and other professionals.
• To supervise children during break and lunchtime

It is essential that candidates can support and uphold the Catholic ethos of the school.  Applications are welcomed from both Catholic and non-Catholic candidates.

St. Theresa’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to rigorous vetting procedures including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation.

To apply, please complete the Catholic Application form, Recruitment Monitoring form and Consent to Obtain References form or contact Mrs Sharon Simcott via email: bursar@st-theresas.cheshire.sch.uk requesting the application pack. Application packs are also available on our website: www.st-theresas.cheshire.sch.uk  Please return all forms to bursar@st-theresas.cheshire.sch.uk (please note only applications received on the Catholic application form will be considered). Please do not apply online for this position. 

Closing date for applications: Monday 3^rd November at midday

Interview date:  Friday 7^th November       Start date: To be arranged dependent on applicant