Teaching Assistant

St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School; Brownhills West; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School in Brownhills West is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support children across the early years and key stages. The role focuses on delivering PE lessons and working with the PE lead to meet curriculum requirements, while maintaining a child-centred approach.

You will contribute to our Catholic ethos, have a flexible proactive attitude, and be prepared to run an after-school club daily for all year groups, subject to planning and

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children in an educational setting.
• Understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education Level 1, safeguarding and health & safety obligations.
• Willingness to deliver PE lessons across the primary range.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PE lessons to classes nursery to Year 6.
• Run an after-school club every day for all year groups.
• Support children at sporting events and competitions during and after school.
• Work collaboratively as part of the early years team to support welfare.
• Contribute to the Catholic ethos of the school and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Flexible attitude

Team player

Great communication

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

About this Role

St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, child-centred and highly-skilled, teaching assistant with experience of supporting children in an educational setting. You will be expected to work as part of our passionate and dedicated early years team ensuring the welfare of all children at all times. This role will include delivering class PE lessons and working alongside the PE lead to ensure lessons meet the requirement of the curriculum.

We are a one-form entry primary school with approximately 223 children overall and between 16-20 children in the nursery.

The successful candidate will:

• Contribute to the Catholic ethos of the school
• Have flexible, energetic and 'can do' attitude
• Take responsibility for delivering PE lessons to all classes from nursery to Year 6
• Have a comprehensive understanding of the PE curriculum.
• Be prepared to run an after school club every day to all year groups for 1 hour
• Be available to support children at sporting events and competitions during the school day and after school
• Understand how to safeguard young children, make a positive contribution to their well-being and the importance of confidentiality
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively as part of a supportive team to achieve the best possible outcomes for all children

We are offering the opportunity to work in a welcoming environment with a highly-experienced staff team and contribute to the Catholic ethos of our school. Training and support will be offered to the successful candidate to ensure they meet the minimum expectations of understanding Keeping Children Safe in Education Level 1, Safeguarding and Health & Safety obligations in relation to the role.

32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks a year (term time only + 5 inset days)

Working hours: Monday to Friday - exact hours to be discussed to ensure a daily school clubs can be offered to all year groups.

St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School is part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust and is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

St Joseph & St Theresa Primary 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 position is subject to satisfactory references, social media checks and Enhanced Disclosure checks under the "Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974" and verification of the right to work in the UK.