Teaching Assistant - Corpus Christ Catholic Primary School

Portsmouth City Council; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School in Portsmouth is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with significant needs within our school community. The role is term-time only, 5 days a week, 32.5 hours per week, with a fixed-term contract.

The successful candidate will demonstrate kindness, patience, and dependability, with the ability to connect with children and build trustful relationships. Experience with SEMH and intimate care is desirable, and a DBS Enhanced disclosure will be

Qualifications

• Team player who is kind, patient and dependable.
• Able to connect with children and build trusting relationships.
• Enthusiasm, creativity and a willingness to help pupils engage and thrive.
• Experience or understanding of SEMH and communication needs desirable.
• Comfortable supporting pupils with intimate care with dignity.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with significant needs.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils and families.
• Assist with SEMH and communication needs as required.
• Provide intimate care support with dignity and sensitivity.

Skills

Team player

Patience

Relationship-building

Creativity

SEMH & comms support

Intimate care

Education

DBS Enhanced Disclosure

Job description

Job Description

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Gladys Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 9AX, 02392661818

Teaching Assistant (+ including support for health and care needs)

Corpus Christi is a happy school in the heart of Portsmouth. We aim to offer a rich and engaging school experience in which children thrive, are keen to learn and enjoy school. We offer a safe learning environment with a welcoming atmosphere and a strong sense of belonging amongst our families. Inclusion is at the heart of our school; we are a diverse community and welcome children from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic support staff team. The successful candidate will be working to support pupils with significant needs.

• A team player who is kind, patient and dependable, with the ability to remain calm and positive in every situation.
• Someone who can naturally connect with children and create relationships built on trust, respect and encouragement.
• Enthusiasm, creativity and a willingness to go the extra mile to help pupils engage, learn and thrive.
• Experience or an understanding of SEMH and communication needs is desirable
• Comfortable supporting pupils with intimate care with dignity and care.

The post is term time only - 5 days per week 32.5 hours per day- agreed with the successful candidate

FTE (Full Time Equivalent) pay £25,186.00 - £26,244.00 on a fixed term contract.

We welcome and encourage candidates to visit our school so you can get a sense of our school and happy children

The school is committed to safeguarding and the promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of appointment.

Closing date for applications:

Monday 28th September - although applications will be considered upon receipt.

Further information:

If you would like further information, please look at our website https://www.corpuschristicp.schoolor contact Louise Penney in the school office on 02392 661818.

School contact:

Applications on CES application forms should be returned to the School Office at [e-mail]

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