Teaching Assistant

John F Kennedy Catholic School, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 2PH

41 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
12 May 2025

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: Part time
Contract type: Fixed term - Contract end date TBC
Actual salary: £13,729 - £13,952
Pay scale: H3 (SCP 5-6)

What skills and experience we're looking for

John F Kennedy Catholic School currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a Teaching Assistant for a Visually Impaired student, supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners.

Job overview

This contract is fixed term as the post is linked to a named student. The contract will end on an agreed expiry date, or earlier should the named student leave the school, or funding is removed.

You’ll be responsible for assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis, preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. You’ll contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure all students’ learning needs are being met.

Job requirements

A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths
Teaching Assistant qualification desirable
Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes
Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff
Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students

What the school offers its staff

Why join us?

As a Teaching Assistant for Visually Impaired within John F Kennedy Catholic School, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.

Applications should be submitted immediately and candidates will be considered and potentially called for interview as applications are received. The school reserves the right to close the vacancy at any time.

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.