Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Grade/Salary: £17,407 rising to £18,259 after 12 months in post

Working Hours: 33.5 hours per week term time only plus 5 in-school training days -  Mon – Fri 8.30am – 3.45pm (3.30pm Friday) 

Closing date: 9am, Monday 10 June 2024

Shortlisting: Tuesday 11 June 2024

Interviews: Friday 14 June 2024

 

 

The Governors of St Sebastian’s RC Primary School are seeking to recruit a dedicated and talented teaching assistant to join our welcoming school.

 

• Aim to develop their skills under the guidance of school staff;

• Be committed to undertaking an teaching assistant apprenticeship standard qualification at level 3 (18 month study period);

• Be able to listen to advice given and follow clear directives;

• Have a positive approach to working with children;

• Commit to developing independent learners and encourage our children to achieve their potential;

• Be flexible in working across all key stages;

• Be able to work efficiently and independently;

• Promote a nurturing environment that stimulates positive behaviour and well-being;

• Commit to working in partnership with all those involved in the life of the school;

 

• A kind and caring ethos with high expectations; 

• An enthusiastic, hardworking and friendly staff team

• Happy, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who enjoy coming to school

• A supportive leadership team committed to staff development

• Supportive governors and parents

 

Application forms should be emailed to stsebastians.rcprimaryschool@salford.gov.uk  or posted to Mrs H Cooper (School Business Manager) at the address above. Only applications received on the CES Application form will be considered for shortlisting

 

 

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