Teaching Assistant - Level 1

St Ethelbert's RC Primary School; Bolton; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

St Ethelbert's RC Primary School is seeking a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to work on Thursdays and Fridays in our Year 1 class. The role supports the class teacher, prepares learning resources, and helps deliver a positive learning environment for all pupils.

Previous experience with children is desirable; the role is ideal for those seeking teacher training in the future with additional school experience and professional development within a Catholic ethos.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with children is desirable.
• Ideal for individuals who aspire to undertake teacher training in the future but need more experience in school.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in promoting effective learning and a positive environment for all pupils.
• Prepare learning resources and assist with classroom activities.
• Support individual or small groups of children, particularly those who may need extra help with learning.
• Encourage pupils' engagement and reinforce the teacher's instructions.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the classroom.

Skills

Kind and patient

Reliable and initiative

Good communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Flexible

Catholic values

Relevant qualification

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

St Ethelbert's RC Primary School is currently seeking a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to work on Thursday's and Friday's in our Year 1 class. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

St Ethelbert's is a one-form entry school, in the parish of Christ the Redeemer in Deane, Bolton. The school has a nursery, which admits pupils from the age of 3. We are located in an extremely diverse area of Bolton; our school currently has 27 languages, which adds to the richness of our special community. We are proud of our Catholic ethos, which permeates everything we do.

Our Mission:

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values - One of Hope:

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage:

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation:

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

Purpose of the role:

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring person, who can work as part of our dedicated and exceptional team. The candidate will be expected to support the class teacher in promoting effective learning and a positive environment for all pupils. The successful candidate will help to prepare learning resources, assist with classroom activities and support individual or small groups of children, particularly those who may need extra help with learning. They will play a key role in encouraging pupils' engagement, reinforcing the teacher's instructions and contributing to the smooth running of the classroom. Previous experience of working with children is desirable. The role would be ideal for individuals who aspire to undertake teacher training in the future but need more experience in school.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Is kind, patient and enthusiastic, who genuinely enjoys working with children and supporting their development.
• Is reliable, approachable and able to follow instructions, whilst also using their own initiative when appropriate.
• Has good communication skills, with a proficient level of literacy and numeracy.
• Can work as part of a team.
• Has a willingness to learn.
• Is flexible.
• Has a strong commitment to our Catholic values and ethos.
• Has a relevant qualification.

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff.
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevan, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Happy, motivated children who are eager to learn.
• An authentic Catholic community, where families of all faiths and none are welcomed and valued.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children's barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and

Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.