Teaching Assistant Level 2 SEND

Job reference number:

SGJ33120029

Grade:

Grade 3 (points 5 – 6)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

37

Working Pattern:

Term Time

Actual Salary:

£20,123 - £20,459

Interview Date:

To be confirmed

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

We are seeking to appoint a passionate, committed, forward-thinking SEND Teaching Assistant Level 2, to join our school community. The purpose of the role is to complement the work of the school SENDCO and class teachers, by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities for a range of SEND need and ability. This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in being centrally involved in school development. We are looking for a candidate that has the enthusiasm and initiative to maintain our strength in SEND and seek opportunities to develop this further still.

The successful candidate will have:

· completed TA 2 qualification or above

· experience of working with children with SEND

· experience of undertaking learning activities for pupils with SEND

· skills and expertise to develop the highest standards of teaching and learning for children with SEND

· the ability to inspire pupils and champion success for all

· a commitment to further develop our strong partnerships with parents, governors, and the parish community;

· be fully involved and passionate about all aspects of school life

· a commitment to our Catholic ethos

We can offer you:

· A happy and caring school

· A real opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of our children;

· A school that cares for and nurtures every member of our school family, including staff, pupils and parents

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.