Teaching Assistant
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 4AWThis job expired on 18 October 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
18 October 2024 at 9am
Date listed
11 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 Hours per week Permanent Term-time plus 6 days inset
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 3 - £23,114 fte (actual salary £20,071)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you looking for a new challenge in an innovative and supportive 11-18 Catholic school?
Now part of the newly expanded Painsley Catholic Academy, the largest multi-academy in the Archdiocese of Birmingham, Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is looking to recruit dynamic, forward-thinking and inspirational staff to join us on our journey to success. With a strong Catholic ethos that puts ‘love’ at the heart of its community, the school provides a haven where all can flourish. Situated just outside the town centre and easily accessed by train, bus or the M6, Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is proud of its strong community links and its beautiful grounds.
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support the learning and development of students across all Key Stages.
About the role:
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support students in achieving their full potential. This role involves working with individuals or small groups of students, assisting in classroom activities, and providing tailored support to students with additional learning needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support teachers in the delivery of engaging and inclusive lessons.
- Work with small groups or one-on-one with students to reinforce learning.
- Assist in the preparation of learning materials and resources.
- Provide support to students with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).
- Promote a positive and safe learning environment aligned with Catholic values.
- Assist in maintaining accurate records of student progress and provide feedback to teachers.
- Help manage classroom behavior and ensure a conducive learning atmosphere.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Experience working with children or young people in a school or similar setting.
- A passion for supporting students’ educational and personal development.
- A flexible, positive, and patient attitude with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
- Commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos and values of the school.
What the school offers its staff
Why Cardinal Griffin Catholic College?
Cardinal griffin Catholic College is a Catholic secondary school that places great emphasis on both academic excellence and spiritual growth. We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every student can flourish. As a member of our staff, you will be part of a dedicated team working together to uphold our values and ensure every student reaches their full potential.
You will have the opportunity to:
- benefit from two days of personalised CPD entitlement designed by you;
- work in a supportive working environment within a faith-based educational community;
- to work in collaboration, with outstanding specialists, across the Painsley family of schools.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application. Applicants will be subject to an online search if shortlisted. Where the role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is an offence to apply if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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About Cardinal Griffin Catholic College
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 808 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- h.tapper@cardinalgriffin.staffs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01543 502215
Are you looking for a new challenge in an innovative and supportive 11-18 Catholic school? Now part of the newly expanded Painsley Catholic Academy, the largest multi-academy in the Archdiocese of Birmingham, Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is looking to recruit dynamic, forward-thinking and inspirational staff to join us on our journey to success. With a strong Catholic ethos that puts ‘love’ at the heart of its community, the school provides a haven where all can flourish. Situated just outside the town centre and easily accessed by train, bus or the M6, Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is proud of its strong community links and its beautiful grounds.
Arranging a visit to Cardinal Griffin Catholic College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email h.tapper@cardinalgriffin.staffs.sch.uk.
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