- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 90 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
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Specialist Teaching Assistant (Level 2)
More than one location, Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
21 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
5 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 1 week
Contract type
- Fixed term - 31/08/2025
Actual salary
- £19,112 - £19,416
What skills and experience we're looking for
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant. We are looking for someone who can support the teaching and learning of all our pupils as well as the expertise to support pupils on a 1:1 basis who have an Education Health Care Plan.
The ideal candidate would have:
The ability to establish excellent relationships with children and promoting aspirational achievement and progress for all groups of pupils including children with Special Educational Needs
Excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team
A good standard of education including Maths and English
A teaching assistant qualification or equivalent
IT skills
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information
What the school offers its staff
Enthusiastic children who are curious, independent learners
Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
An experienced and talented team of staff with a supportive Governing Body and wider School / Church community
We offer:
Competitive pay and annual cost of living adjustment
Performance-related pay progression and recognition of additional responsibilities
Defined benefit pensions
On-site parking at our school premises
Additional benefits include access to:
Vivup - Lifestyle savings - store discounts
Vivup - Discounted gym membership
Vivup - Cycle scheme
Tusker Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Full wellbeing package
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
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About Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- enquiries@sjp.npcat.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01751 473102
School Details
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
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