1:1 SEND Apprentice Teacher Assistant (TA1)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Rugby; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Rugby is seeking a 1:1 SEND Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 1 to support students in a part-time role. The position is fixed term for one year and requires a commitment to the school's Catholic ethos, excellent classroom practice, and strong interpersonal skills. Benefits include an employee assistance program, family-friendly policies, and professional development opportunities. Successful candidates must undergo safeguarding checks and be fluent in English.

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing employee assistance programme

Family friendly policies

Access to an excellent pension scheme

Access to professional qualifications and training

Qualifications

• Fluent in spoken and written English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Catholic ethos of the school.
• Exhibit excellent classroom practice.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Maintain high expectations for all children.
• Display enthusiasm and a positive attitude.

Job description

Our Lady of the Magnificat MAC are looking to recruit a 1:1 SEND Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 1. This role will be based at St Marie's Catholic Primary School. This is a fixed term position for one year, part time working 35 hours per week on a term time only plus INSET days basis (39 weeks per year).

Responsibilities

• Be supportive of our Catholic ethos of the school
• Have excellent classroom practice
• Have strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• Have high expectations of all children
• Show energy and enthusiasm with a positive attitude

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing employee assistance programme
• Family friendly policies
• Access to an excellent pension scheme
• Access to professional qualifications and training

Some of our roles attract a high level of interest and for this reason we review applications as they are received; therefore, on occasions this means roles may close earlier than advertised; so early applications are highly recommended.

We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to achieving our core mission, therefore we actively encourage a wide diversity of applications. We are also committed to being an equal opportunities employer and will make reasonable adjustments as required for interview.

St Marie's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, part of Our Lady of the Magnificat Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, Medical Clearance and where applicable a prohibition check and evidence of qualifications. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short‑listed candidates.