Teaching Assistant

St Josephs; Mucking; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catholic ethos

Parish links

Term-time only

Supportive parents & governors

Job summary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Stanford-le-Hope is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support our SEND pupils and provide targeted interventions. You will work closely with the Class Teacher and be able to work flexibly and with enthusiasm.

Operating hours are 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only, with Thurrock Band 3 pay scale and fringe allowance. We are a Catholic school with strong parish links and a commitment to high standards and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting SEND pupils in a primary setting.
• Ability to deliver targeted interventions in small groups or 1:1.
• Flexible and enthusiastic team player with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support SEND pupils within the classroom and with targeted interventions.
• Work in partnership with the Class Teacher to plan and deliver activities.
• Contribute to a caring, inclusive environment that reflects our Catholic ethos.

Job description

Are you passionate about working in a school, committed to supporting pupils? If so, we need you here! Under new leadership, we are on an exciting journey of growth and development whilst maintaining our Catholic ethos and living our core Gospel values. We are a vibrant Catholic primary school which has enjoys a rich partnership with both our community and the parish of Our Lady and St. Joseph. We enjoy wonderful support from our parents in providing an environment where our children thrive This is a happy school where children are supported and encouraged to have a go and take risks. Inspired by Christ, we work together to achieve our best. We promote a rich curriculum with a strong emphasis physical and mental wellbeing as well as utilising our outdoor learning resources. We serve our community by providing a welcoming, supportive and caring environment where children thrive academically and socially and where the stimulating, aspirational learning ethos reflects high expectations. We would love you to join us., We are looking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to support our SEND pupils and to provide interventions. You will work in partnership with the Class Teacher and must be able to work flexibly and with enthusiasm. The working hours are from 8.30am - 3.30pm Monday - Friday term time only. Thurrock Band 3 - Point Range 8-12 including fringe allowance and 6 weeks paid holiday entitlement.

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  • has high expectations of the children and themselves with a passion for raising standards and attainment
  • can think creatively to engage, enthuse and motivate children to learn
  • is passionate about supporting all pupils, demonstrating empathy and understanding of different needs
  • is confident and able to work with pupils with challenging needs, including social and emotional needs/behaviours
  • has a good understanding of the primary curriculum and skills to assist pupils in developing a good standard of attainment
  • has a good understanding of how to support children with pastoral needs
  • is confident and able to support pupils in small groups and 1:1
  • works well as part of a team and has a commitment to improving and developing their own practice

  We can offer:

  • A happy school with a strong Catholic ethos and active community and Parish links
  • Well-motivated and enthusiastic children
  • Very supportive Parents and Governors
  • A culture of enjoyment and achievement

  St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a popular, friendly school which primarily serves the Catholic community of Stanford-le-Hope. Each and every child is cherished and expected to achieve their very best. We deliver our mission statement by enabling our pupils and the wider community to be "inspired by Christ, work together to achieve our best" and in doing so, learn to love one another, and develop a love of learning in the process. We are on an exciting, rapid journey of growth and development whilst preserving our Catholic ethos and living our core Gospel values. We enjoy wonderful support from our parents in providing an environment where our children thrive. We promote a rich curriculum with a strong emphasis physical and mental wellbeing as well as utilising our outdoor learning resources. We serve our community by providing a welcoming, supportive and caring environment where children thrive academically and socially and where the stimulating, aspirational learning ethos reflects high expectations. At the heart of our vision is that "everybody thrives" and wish others with the same mindset to join us

  St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a popular, friendly school which primarily serves the Catholic community of Stanford-le-Hope. Each and every child is cherished and expected to achieve their very best. We deliver our mission statement by enabling our pupils and the wider community to be "inspired by Christ, work together to achieve our best" and in doing so, learn to love one another, and develop a love of learning in the process. We are on an exciting, rapid journey of growth and development whilst preserving our Catholic ethos and living our core Gospel values. We are a vibrant Catholic school which enjoys a rich partnership with the parish of Our Lady and St. Joseph and the wider community. We enjoy wonderful support from our parents in providing an environment where our children thrive. We promote a rich curriculum with a strong emphasis physical and mental wellbeing as well as utilising our outdoor learning resources. We serve our community by providing a welcoming, supportive and caring environment where children thrive academically and socially and where the stimulating, aspirational learning ethos reflects high expectations. At the heart of our vision is that "everybody thrives" and wish others with the same mindset to join us

  All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.