Teaching Assistant

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established primary school in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, highly organized, and committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for pupils. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a vibrant community, enhancing the educational experience of children while upholding the school's Catholic ethos. With a focus on professional development and collaboration, this position promises to be both rewarding and impactful. If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Supportive learning environment

Commitment to CPD

Collaborative networking opportunities

Friendly children who love learning

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting pupils with learning and high expectations.
• Committed to achieving the highest standards in education.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning in a nurturing environment.
• Promote the school's Catholic values and commitment to education.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Organizational Skills

Reflective Practice

Commitment to Professional Development

High Expectations of Pupil Achievement

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Childcare

Equivalent Qualification

Job description

Start date: March 2025

Hours per week: 15, Term time only

St James's Catholic Primary School
Leach Heath Lane
Birmingham
B45 9BN
Telephone number: 0121 464 9700

Contact email: [e-mail]

Contract type: Fixed term for 1 year to cover maternity

St James’ Catholic Primary School is a happy, successful primary school which is part of the Lumen Christi Catholic Multi Academy Company. The school has an excellent reputation as well as enjoying a strong partnership between the School and Parish community.

The school standards committee are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced teaching assistant who is passionate in supporting pupils with learning and who has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour.

The successful candidate will be:

• supportive of the school’s distinctive Catholic nature
• a highly-skilled teaching assistant
• enthusiastic
• highly organised
• committed to achieving the highest standards
• reflective
• committed to their own professional development
• NVQ level 2 or 3 in childcare or an equivalent qualification

We can offer:

• a supportive and caring learning environment which aims to promote and develop expertise of all staff through a commitment to CPD
• enthusiastic and friendly children who respond well to encouragement and challenge, and have a love for learning
• excitement and challenge with varied opportunities from our collaborative networking within the Lumen Christi MAC and local schools
• an outstanding school (Ofsted September 2024, RE Section 48 May Inspection 2019)

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.

How to apply

Application forms are available to download from our school website or you are welcome to call Mrs Kelly on 0121 464 9700 to request a pack or email on [e-mail].

Only applications on the CES application form will be accepted. All sections of the CES application form must be completed.

Interviews: Thursday 22 February 2024

Applications should be returned to Claire Tullett – [e-mail].

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

Applicants please note: This post is not part of the City Council and the successful candidate will not hold a Birmingham City Council Contract of Employment. Please use the contact details in the advert for information on actual employment conditions.