Teacher Support Assistant - St Joseph’s Catholic Academy (Newman Catholic Collegiate)

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Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a dedicated Teacher Support Assistant to work part-time in Key Stage 1. The role involves supporting classroom learning and helping children develop their literacy and numeracy skills. Ideal candidates will contribute to a positive learning environment and have a commitment to student welfare. This position offers an actual salary of £6,547 - £7,025 per annum for 11 hours per week during term time.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in a classroom environment.
• Ability to contribute to a safe and stimulating learning atmosphere.
• Awareness of safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher in planning and delivery of learning activities.
• Help pupils develop literacy and numeracy skills.
• Maintain classroom records and a safe environment.

Skills

Literacy and Numeracy Support

Classroom Organization

Communication

Job description

Overview

Teacher Support Assistant (KS1) – St Joseph’s Catholic Academy

St Joseph’s Catholic Academy is seeking a hardworking, dedicated Teacher Support Assistant to work in Key Stage 1. The successful applicant will work under the direction of the Class Teacher to provide high quality learning support experiences to children in the classroom and to deliver interventions to individuals and small groups. St Joseph’s has a strong community feel and is committed to continual improvement and encouraging and enabling every child to succeed. We offer an experienced staff team and friendly, well behaved children who love learning.

Responsibilities

1. To support the teacher in the planning and delivery of learning activities.
2. To help pupils to develop literacy and numeracy skills
3. To contribute to the creating of an attractive/stimulating, safe/secure class/school environment through display and classroom organisation.
4. To help with the maintenance of classroom records
5. To support the teacher in the evaluation of the learning activities
6. To support the maintenance of positive links between home and school
7. To help with the care and support of pupils individually and in groups.
8. To maintain a safe environment for children, other staff and visitors so far as it is possible.
9. To be aware of, and maintain, specific school policies, which relate to pupils in the classroom, i.e; behaviour, equal opportunities and marking where applicable.
10. Any other duties commensurate with the level of the post.
11. Numeracy and Literacy will be a requirement of the job.

Contract and salary

This position is permanent, term time only for 11 hours per week (Specific times/days to be agreed).

Actual salary: £6,547 - £7,025 per annum

School integration and safeguarding

The Newman Catholic Collegiate will be merging with The Painsley Catholic Academy (which will be called St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust (St Gabriel) on 1 November 2025). This means that as of that date, all The Newman Catholic Collegiate employees will TUPE over to St Gabriel on their existing pay and conditions. This is a very routine process and is being done in full consultation with staff, HR advisors and unions. Should you have any concerns about this, please get in touch.

Application process

Applicants are encouraged to visit the school. Please email [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

To apply please email the school [e-mail] for an application pack

Safeguarding and legal

St Joseph’s Catholic Academy is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment.

The post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at: www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/employers/

To apply, email [e-mail] for an application pack.