Teaching Assistant Level 1

Job reference number:

SGJ33120027

Grade:

Grade 2

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

37

Working Pattern:

Term Time Only

Actual Salary:

£19,824

Interview Date:

To be confirmed

Click here for the Job Description

Click here for the Person Specification

Click here for the Application Form

Click here for the Consent To Obtain References CES Document

Click here for the Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

Click here for the Privacy Notice

The Governors of St Mary’s RC Primary would like to invite applications for a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to work in our school from 1 September 2024.

In order to join our team, you will need to:

· Demonstrate a clear commitment to our Catholic ethos

· Be able and willing to work in all Key phases

· Be committed to achieving the best for our pupils

· Demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team

We are looking for someone who:

· Is a practicing Catholic or willing to support the Catholic ethos of our school

· Exciting, imaginative teaching assistants with an excellent record of classroom practice and high expectations of behaviour and achievement

· Committed to their own professional development

· Willing to contribute ideas, energy and vision and be fully supportive of and involved in the life of the school

We can offer you:

· A happy and caring school

· Well behaved and friendly children

· Supportive colleagues

To apply for this position please download and complete the Catholic Education Service application form and Consent to Obtain a Reference form and supporting documentation.

Applications to be returned to school via dlyons@st-mrc.co.uk

Closing date: Tuesday, 7^th May 2024 (noon)

Shortlisting: To be confirmed

Interview : To be confirmed

Safeguarding our children is of utmost importance to us so the successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Successful candidates will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.