Teaching Assistant Level 2

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 1EF

5 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
8 July 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 June 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: 30.5 hours per week Monday to Thursday from 8.45 am to 3.15pm and Friday from 8.30 am to 3.15 pm with a 30 minute lunch break each day
Contract type: Permanent
Actual salary: £17,325 - £18,312

What skills and experience we're looking for

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 2 at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School[i] in Stockport to initially work with a child on a one to one basis.

The hours of work will be Monday to Thursday from 8.45 am to 3.15pm and Friday from 8.30 am to 3.15 pm with a 30 minute lunch break each day

The role:

To work one to one with children with additional needs
From time to time work with groups of pupils under the supervision of the teacher including the delivery of programmes of work and the implementation of ILPs
Assist the teacher to ensure a safe classroom and outdoor environment
Prepare the classroom for lessons, including display work and clear afterwards
Supervise groups and occasionally whole classes for a session/lesson in the classroom or outside the main teaching area as required

The successful candidate will:

Have strong moral and ethical principles and values
Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations
Be open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour.
Act with the utmost integrity at all times.

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What the school offers its staff

We can offer the successful candidate:

An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors and parents
Close links and group support from three other schools in this forward thinking Catholic multi-academy trust in this exciting time in our development
An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals
Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme which is one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of 18.5%
A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training.
A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:

o A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family

o A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members

o Flu vaccination clinics

o Eyecare Vouchers

It is highly recommended that prospective candidates arrange to visit the school and meet with the School Business Manager. Please contact Debi Torkington on e-mail: debbie.torkington@st-josephs-pri.stockport.sch.uk to make arrangements.

If you would like to apply for the position, application packs are available from the Trust’s website: https://www.corpuschristitrust.co.uk/vacancies/. You should complete the CES Support Staff Application Form and return it by e-mail to Mrs Andrea Sweeney HR Manager at recruitment@corpuschristitrust.co.uk. You will need to read the Application Form Notes, Privacy Notice, Job Description, Person Specification and Disclosure Form.

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, religion, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, sex and sexual orientation.

The Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks, satisfactory references, satisfactory online/social media checks and appropriate overseas checks and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The applicant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

It is not a requirement of this role to be a practising Catholic and applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

CVs and agency referrals will not be accepted

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.