Deadline is tomorrow

  • Job start date

    6 January 2025

  • Closing date

    6 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    11 November 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: 25 hours per week

Contract type

Fixed term - End date of 31st August 2025

Full-time equivalent salary

Between £24,790.00 to £25,183.00

What skills and experience we're looking for

Thank you for your interest in applying for the role of Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant – Level 2 at St John Vianney Catholic Primary School.

St. John Vianney Catholic Primary School & English Hub is seeking to appoint an inspirational staff member to join a team of dedicated staff working within Our Catholic School. We are seeking to appoint a highly committed and energetic person to join our team as a learning support assistant. There are three posts available for 25 hours per week on a fixed term basis with an end date of 31st August 2025.

The successful candidate will be expected to work under the guidance of the leadership team, team leaders and class teachers.

We are looking for someone who:
• Supports us in delivering our Catholic ethos and mission throughout the school and the community.
• Can thrive in a busy, fast-changing environment.
• Is a positive thinker and solution focused.
• Is self- driven to achieve the best outcomes for our children and families. • Has excellent communication skills.
• Be an excellent, enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated teacher
• Be able to deliver a rich, well balanced learning experience
• Have high expectations of children’s achievement, attainment, behaviour and attitudes
• Have a positive outlook and is keen to contribute to the success of our school
Support for Pupils − Under the clear guidance of the class teacher to implement structured learning activities and to assist individual/group of pupils to complete tasks.
• To undertake activities to assist in monitoring the Personal Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs of pupils.
• To develop positive, nurturing relationships with pupils to assist pupil progress and attainment.
• To assist in the devising of pupil's individual targets and their monitoring and review.
• To support pupils' learning through supporting the class teacher and delivering interventions including Speech and Language.
• To assist in the specific medical/care needs of pupils when specific training has been undertaken.

Closing date for applications: Friday 6th December 2024 - midday
Shortlisting date: Friday 6th December 2024
Interview date: Tuesday 10th December 2024

Post Details
Grade: C – NJC scale point range 5 to 6
Salary: £24,790.00 to £25,183.00 pro-rata
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st August 2025, with the potential to be extended
Hours: 25 per week, Term Time only
Required: 6th January 2025


Please refer to the application pack for further details.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:
- A commitment to promoting staff well being.
- Polite, well-behaved children that are Sincere, Joyous and Virtuous.
- High quality bespoke CPD
- Supportive, collaborative and inclusive teamwork

Our school offers a range of professional development opportunities for the successful candidates.

If you are looking for a position to make a difference to the young people and their families within our community, we would welcome an application.

Commitment to safeguarding

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:
● DBS
● Medical clearance
● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out. For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to Danny.johnson@sjvprimary.co.uk

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About St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
Up to 446 pupils
Age range
3 to 11
Phone number
01253 311248

Arranging a visit to St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@sjvprimary.co.uk.

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