KS1 Teaching Assistant Level 2

Salford-Council; Salford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Governors of St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Primary School in Salford are seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our KS1 team. The successful candidate will have experience supporting children in KS1, be kind, caring and flexible, and committed to helping pupils learn and achieve their full potential.

You will be part of a dedicated school team, able to build positive relationships with parents and staff, and willing to undertake training.

Qualifications

• Recent experience of working with children in KS1.
• Willing to undertake training.
• Committed to supporting Catholic ethos of the school.
• Proven track record of good attendance.
• Able to form positive relationships with parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support to enable pupils to engage with learning.
• Support pupils to make excellent progress in KS1.

Skills

KS1 experience

Kind and caring

Flexible

Good attendance

Communication with parents

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Maths & English Grade 4–9 (C or above)

Job description

The Governors of St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to join our school in KS1.

The person appointed will have experience of supporting children in their learning and will have high standards and expectations in all areas of school life.

We are looking for a person who:

• has recent experience of working with children in a KS1 setting
• is kind, caring and flexible
• has a passion for helping young children learn, thrive and achieve their full potential
• can provide high-quality support that enables all pupils to engage positively with school life and make excellent progress
• is a practicing Catholic/Christian or has a commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school
• is able to work as part of a dedicated and enthusiastic team
• is able to form successful relationships with parents
• has enthusiasm and commitment
• has a proven track record of good attendance

If so, we would love to hear from you!

The successful applicant must hold at least a NVQ Level 2 and/or Maths & English Grade 4 – 9 (C or above) and be willing to undertake training.

As a school we offer a friendly, supportive and committed staff team and good opportunities for professional development.

Visits to the school are welcome, please make an appointment by phoning 0161 509 0150.

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. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.

• Qualifications/registrations – if applicable for the role

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