Teaching Assistant Grade 3

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust; Seaham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Enhanced DBS checks

Job summary

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a fixed-term post to support pupils with additional needs.

You will work with teachers to deliver high-quality classroom support, help plan activities, promote inclusion, manage behaviour, and contribute to the school's caring ethos and enrichment activities.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils' learning, development, wellbeing and independence.
• Working closely with teachers to deliver high-quality classroom support.
• Promoting the inclusion and achievement of all pupils, including those with additional needs.
• Assisting with planning, resources and learning activities across the curriculum.
• Supporting positive behaviour and helping to create a safe, nurturing learning environment.
• Contributing to the wider life and ethos of the school, including educational visits and enrichment activities.

Job description

• A warm, family-centred Catholic ethos where relationships and pupil wellbeing are at the heart of all we do.
• Friendly, supportive and enthusiastic staff who are committed to working collaboratively.
• Well-behaved, happy children who are eager to learn.
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.
• A school committed to inclusion, equality and ensuring every child thrives.

Key features of the role

• Supporting pupils' learning, development, wellbeing and independence.
• Working closely with teachers to deliver high-quality classroom support.
• Promoting the inclusion and achievement of all pupils, including those with additional needs.
• Assisting with planning, resources and learning activities across the curriculum.
• Supporting positive behaviour and helping to create a safe, nurturing learning environment.
• Contributing to the wider life and ethos of the school, including educational visits and enrichment activities.

This is a fixed term Teaching Assistant post subject to funding for children with additional needs. St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dedicated and supportive staff team, working together to ensure that every child is known, valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential. The position will require someone who is able to manage behaviour effectively and actively contribute to planning and promote progress, someone who is flexible and adaptable to the demands of the teaching assistant role and has good organisation and communications skills. Candidates must be able to work as part of a team and have excellent written and verbal skills.