L2 Teaching Assistant

St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy in Leeds, is seeking a Teaching Assistant who can put children at the heart of everything they do, including supporting those with SEND and helping learning become exciting and accessible.

You will work as part of a supportive Catholic ethos team, inspiring pupils, families and colleagues, and bringing enthusiasm, reliability and a friendly sense of humour to school life.

Qualifications

• A commitment to putting children at the heart of practice.
• Experience supporting primary aged pupils.
• Support for pupils with SEND.
• Willingness to engage with parish and wider community.

Skills

Child-centered approach

Listening and empathy

Team player

Positive role model

Catholic ethos values

Job description

Our children are looking for a Teaching Assistant who...

• likes us and values what we have to offer
• listens carefully and helps us overcome challenges
• is kind, supportive and understanding, while being firm and fair
• is honest, learns from mistakes and encourages us to do the same
• keeps us safe and makes us smile
• makes learning exciting, fun and challenging, using lots of different ways to help us learn
• wants to be part of our school family, parish and wider community

Staff and Leaders are looking for someone who...

• puts children at the heart of everything they do
• is passionate about supporting children, incl. those with SEND, to achieve their potential
• is resilient, flexible and enjoys working as part of a team
• embraces our Catholic ethos and values
• can inspire, motivate and work creatively with colleagues to solve problems
• is an excellent role model for our children
• understands the importance of building positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• brings enthusiasm, positivity and a good sense of humour to school life