Teaching Assistant

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford); Hertingfordbury; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Supportive school community

Job summary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) is seeking a dynamic Teaching Assistant for 15 hours per week during term time (Mon-Fri, 12:15pm-3:15pm). The successful candidate will support children within a Catholic school community and uphold our Christian values.

Applicants should have NVQ level 1 (or equivalent), basic ICT skills, and awareness of health, safety, safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection. First Aid is desirable and a passion for helping children learn is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 1 (or equivalent) required.
• Basic ICT knowledge required.
• Awareness of health, wellbeing and safety.
• Awareness of keeping children safe.
• Awareness of data protection and confidentiality.
• First Aid knowledge desirable.
• Understanding of the school's ethos and values.

Responsibilities

• Support learning activities and assist the class teacher.
• Contribute to a caring and safe learning environment.
• Support children to reach their full potential within a Catholic school context.

Skills

ICT basics

Health & safety awareness

Safeguarding awareness

Confidentiality

Catholic values

First Aid

Data protection

Education

NVQ level 1 (or equivalent)

Job description

Teaching Assistant

15 hours per week (Monday- Friday, 12:15pm - 3:15pm, Term Time Only )

We seek applications from those of the Catholic faith, all faiths and of no faith but who are supportive of our Christian values and ethos.

We are seeking an excellent Teaching Assistant who is dynamic, creative and ambitious. We are specifically seeking a candidate who will demonstrate a love of learning and has the integrity to nurture excellence with our children and Catholic school community.

If you are passionate, enjoy responsibility and place children at the heart of everything you do, then this could be an extremely exciting opportunity for you.

We reserve the right to interview upon application and recruit before closing date.

What We Offer:

• A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability
• Wonderful children who are just beginning their educational journey, who have enquiring minds and a developing love of learning
• A dedicated and friendly team who support and help each other
• Excellent CPD opportunities at both school level and on a wider Multi-Academy Trust level
• A supportive Multi-Academy Trust and Local Governing board who are invested in the development of the school and the welfare of the children and staff
• A supportive community, including the staff team who thrive on challenge and all have the children’s best interests at heart

We are looking for someone with:

• NVQ level 1 (or equivalent)
• Basic knowledge of ICT
• Awareness of health, wellbeing and safety
• Awareness of keeping children safe
• Awareness of data protection and confidentiality
• First Aid
• Understanding of the schools ethos and values

Please see our applicant pack for more details about this role. Visits to our school highly recommended and warmly welcomed.

The St Francis of Assisi Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our employment practices reflect this commitment.

St Josephs is a member of the St Francis of Assisi Trust. Please take time to look at our website which will give you more information about our school, our ethos, aims and values.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.