EYFS Level 3 Teaching Assistant (to cover Maternity for 2 terms)
Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 4AR33 days remaining to apply
Job start date
6 January 2025
Closing date
4 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time: 35 hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - 2 terms - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- Level 3 TA salary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you looking to work in our innovative, exciting and happy school with motivated children and supportive staff?
We are looking to appoint a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to cover Maternity Leave for 2 terms
Post required from Monday 6th January 2025 until Friday 18th July 2025
Full Time for 2 terms
An opportunity has presented itself where we are looking for a full-time EYFS Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our fabulous team. We are a small one-form entry school who offer excellent provision in Primary Education.
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who will:
Be a committed practising Catholic or someone who is willing to be supportive of our Catholic ethos and practices.
Be a proven, excellent classroom practitioner
Have the highest expectations for all children, ensuring outstanding progress.
Have a commitment to teaching an inspiring EYFS Curriculum
Demonstrate high expectations of learning, achievement & behaviour
Be able to motivate, challenge and enthuse our children
Show excellent communication and inter-personal skills to lead a team effectively
Inspire and engage all children creatively in the learning process.
Be committed to developing our team and maintaining effective relationships within the parish and wider school community.
Participate fully in the curricular, extra-curricular and religious life of our school.
Aspire to excel professionally.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
Happy, caring, confident, motivated children who love coming to school every day to learn.
A hardworking team of dedicated, positive and very supportive staff
A supportive community which has strong links with parents and Parish
A proactive approach to your Professional Development
An active and supportive Governing Body
Excellent opportunities for growth into leadership.
Mentoring support and coaching from our experienced leaders.
Thorough and supportive induction process.
Further details about the role
Our children want someone who:
Is kind and understanding
Is firm but fair
Delivers fun lessons and exciting learning
Will follow our Gospel virtues
Who is committed to our school and will live and breathe our mission statement.
Is smiley and happy
Can help them to bring out the best in themselves
Closing date: Monday 4th November @ 12noon
Whole class lesson observations: Monday 11th November (Times TBC)
Interviews for successful candidates: Wednesday 13th November
Start Date: Monday 6th January 2025
End Date: Friday 18th July 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
Our Lady and St Kenelm is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and therefore the post is subject to an enhanced DBS statement.
We also conduct online searches for all posts in line with guidance from KCSIE 2024. Online searches are not part of the shortlisting process itself and candidates will have a chance to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.
All references are followed up using a pre-interview safeguarding enquiry form if called to interview and if appointed a more thorough reference will be sought.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
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About Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 204 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- info@our-lady.dudley.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01384 816880
We are a much sought after, small one-form entry Catholic primary school in Halesowen.
We have strong links to the parish of Our Lady and St Kenelm as well as our sister church, Our Lady of Lourdes, Old Hill.
We are a dynamic, innovative staff who put the children at the heart of every decision we make. We work strongly as a team and excel in developing leaders at all levels.
Arranging a visit to Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@our-lady.dudley.sch.uk.
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