Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 1NU

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  17 April 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 February 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern:
  • Part time - 32.5 hours (Mon to Fri)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Actual salary: £15,710.63 - £16,355.73
• Pay scale: Grade 3; SCP 3 to 4 (Pro Rata) Dudley MBC Salary Grade

What skills and experience we're looking for

Level 2 Certificate in Support Teaching and Learning in Schools.
• Support the Catholic ethos of the school.
• Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all students.
• Assist the teacher with lesson/activity planning, delivery and evaluation.
• Understanding of role and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school context.
• Ability to plan, priorities and organise own work schedule and meet deadlines.
• Liaise with parents/carers, specialist teachers and other professional staff, share and provide information.
• Interact with children enthusiastically, creatively and flexibly to develop communication, language and independence.
• Have experience of leading 1 to 1 and small group interventions; be able to support the learning of pupils and be able to evidence the impact of your work upon their learning;
• Be able to inspire and motivate all learners in order that their potential is reached;
• Demonstrate high expectations of pupil performance and behaviour
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Communicate effectively, have a positive attitude and be able to work successfully as part of a team within the school.
• Be calm, positive and able to use own initiative while working within school policies and under the guidance of line manager and other experienced / senior staff.
• Ideally have experience of working within a school setting.
• Willingness to work across Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

What the school offers its staff

A strong Catholic ethos
• A committed, hardworking and supportive team both in the school and as part of the wider SJBCA community, who want the best for children
• A happy, caring and safe environment, working in partnership with parents and with the parish communities
• An inclusive and diverse culture which encourages understanding and respect for others
• A welcoming and positive school with children who are respectful and willing to learn
• A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their potential, irrespective of their ability or starting points
• Commitment to your continued professional growth and wellbeing offering a wide range of CPD opportunities

Commitment to safeguarding

At St. Mark’s Catholic Primary School, we take Safeguarding very seriously and we feel it is important that we work together with parents, carers, families and agencies to help to keep all the children at school safe and well.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@stmarkrc.bham.sch.uk

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About St Mark's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: Up to 210 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St Mark's Catholic Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@stmarkrc.bham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0121 357 9892
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mark-s-catholic-primary-school-birmingham (opens in new tab)

St. Mark’s Catholic Primary School is a large school at the heart of its community. We currently have 210 pupils on our roll. We are a one form entry school with up to 30 pupils in each year group. We have a very large site that offers our pupils an exceptional environment in which to learn. We have a large playing field, two play ‘jungle’ areas, two large playgrounds and an outdoor classroom for learning.

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