Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8EN

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 September 2023

• Closing date

  5 June 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern:
  • Part time - 9am - 12.15pm Monday to Friday term time
• Contract type: Maternity or parental leave cover - Maternity Cover
• Pay scale: Grade 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who is:

• Working 16.25 hours per week to support learning in KS1, including one-to-one support for children with additional needs;
• Providing structured support with specific work programmes, designed and supervised by teachers;
• Assisting the teacher with the planning of learning activities and maintaining positive behaviour in the classroom;
• Providing support to pupils to achieve learning goals and accurately recording progress;
• Supporting pupil’s health & welfare needs, attending school visits and other school activities;
• Being flexible to fit working hours to suit the needs of the school;
• Having good organisational skills and being able to complete basic admin tasks;
• Being fully supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school.

• Friendly, caring and loves working with children
• Has achieved NVQ level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent
• Has recent, relevant experience

What the school offers its staff

• An opportunity to join our dedicated team of staff who are committed to our children and families.
• Happy, friendly children who are engaged in their learning and are willing to participate in the wider life of the school.
• Strong family links with parents who are actively involved in school life.
• A supportive and knowledgeable governing body who are committed to maintaining high standards.
• Excellent parish links with St John the Baptist Catholic Church.

• A supportive professional training programme with a focus on both school and career development.
• Part time opportunities will be considered for the right candidates.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check, Childcare Disqualification; qualifications; medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. We will also carry out an online search about you. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview.

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 office@st-elizabeths.staffs.sch.uk

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teaching Assistant General - Level2.pdf - 160 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 185 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@st-elizabeths.staffs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01827 214000
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-elizabeth-s-catholic-primary-school (opens in new tab)

At St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School we strive for fullness of life for everyone. Through education and prayer, we listen, learn and grow with Jesus. We listen, learn and grow with Jesus. St Elizabeth's School is proud to be a partner school of the Lichfield and Tamworth Catholic Primary Schools Partnership. The four Catholic primary schools work together to ensure the very best education for all our children. Please click on the logo button for further details of the partnership

Arranging a visit to St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@st-elizabeths.staffs.sch.uk.

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