Teaching Assistant

MyNewTerm; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

St Nicholas Catholic Primary School is seeking a Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant on a fixed-term basis until the end of the academic year, with potential extension. The role supports a child with complex needs within our inclusive teaching and learning approach.

Successful applicants will uphold the Catholic ethos, provide academic, behavioural and social support, have a good understanding of the National Curriculum & EYFS, and be enthusiastic communicators with high standards in oral,

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant
• Understanding of National Curriculum & EYFS
• Commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, behavioural and social support for an individual child.
• Support pupil attainment, especially in literacy and numeracy.
• Contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing of all children.
• Communicate effectively with staff, parents and pupils.

Skills

Catholic ethos

individual support

communication

literacy

mathematics

intervention strategies

safeguarding

Education

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

St Nicholas Catholic Primary School is a popular one form entry school. The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant on a fixed term basis until the end of this academic year initially, with the possibility of extending the role further, working to support our inclusive teaching and learning approach to educate a child with a variety of complex special educational needs.

The successful applicants will:

• be supportive of the Catholic ethos of our school.
• be required to provide academic, behavioural and social support for an individual child.
• have a good understanding of the National Curriculum & EYFS Profile.
• be enthusiastic and a good communicator.
• have high standards of oral, written and numeracy skills.
• be committed to raising pupils’ attainment, particularly in literacy and mathematics and have an understanding of intervention strategies.
• be committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children.

Experience of working within a Catholic school would be desirable but is not essential. We are a friendly staff with an outstanding reputation.