7 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    27 January 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    10 January 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£24,027.00 Annually (FTE) plus outer fringe

1:1 Learning Support (Class Based): Part-Time, afternoons only job summary

1:1 Learning Support (Class Based): Part-Time, afternoons only

Term time Only, Monday – Friday 17.5 hours per week, 11:45 – 3:15pm (to include lunchtime cover between 12:15 and 1:15pm).

Pay: H2 - H3 plus outer fringe (dependent on experience)

Start: As soon as possible

We are looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic individual to work as a 1:1 teaching assistant supporting twins in the Year 4 Class, with Special Education Needs, to start as soon as possible, working up to 17.5 hours, across 5 days a week. This term-time position is offered on a fixed term contract basis until funding ceases (reviewed annually) or the children leave the school.

The learning support assistant will begin supporting the children with special educational needs in the classroom, on the playground, and carry out intervention work outside the classroom for which training will be provided.

Applications are welcomed from candidates who have experience of working with children with additional needs.

We are looking for someone who: -

approaches all work with high expectations and a can-do attitude.

maintains a consistent, caring approach to working with children.

works well alone and as part of a team.

dedicates themselves to continuing professional development.

In return, we can offer:

Children who love to come to school, who are engaged in their learning and have excellent behaviour together with parents who are exceptionally supportive of the school.

A caring and positive teaching and learning environment.

A commitment to staff development

Well-resourced classrooms

A friendly motivated staff with supportive Governors

Salary is H2- H3 dependent on experience.

To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.

Sacred Heart School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to employment references.

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. To have an informal chat about the post or to visit the school please contact: Mrs Debbie Cooper, our Office Manager on 01920 461678 or email on admin@sacredheart312.herts.sch.uk

Applicants must submit a completed CES Application Form, together with a letter of application outlining reasons for applying for the post and any other information relevant to the application. All applications should be returned by Friday 6th December via e-mail - FAO to our Head Teacher, Mrs Michelle Fusi at admin@sacredheart312.herts.sch.uk.

Closing Date: Monday 27th January 2025

Interview Date: Wednesday 5th February 2025

Start Date: As soon as possible

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a member of the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust, has rigorous Safeguarding Children Procedures and is committed to the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced disclosure will be sought through the DBS as part of Hertfordshire County Council’s pre-employment checks. Please note that additional information referring to the Disclosure and barring Service is in the guidance notes to the application form. If you are invited to an interview you will receive more information.

This role will be reviewed annually as part of the PMD process

The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present. The post holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary.

Commitment to safeguarding

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, part of the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust, has rigorous Safeguarding Children Procedures and is committed to the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced disclosure will be sought through the DBS as part of Hertfordshire County Council’s pre-employment checks. Please note that additional information referring to the Disclosure and barring Service is in the guidance notes to the application form.

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About Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
201 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11

Sacred Heart is a welcoming and inclusive school, firmly driven by its mission as a Catholic Community.  Situated in the historic town of Ware, just 20 miles north of London in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside on the River Lea, we enjoy excellent facilities in extensive grounds.  We are very proud of our Catholic identity and ethos, developing a love of learning rooted in our Catholic faith.

We believe our children deserve the best at all times.

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