Teaching Assistant Level 1

Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy; Heap Bridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady & St Paul’s RC Primary School in Heywood is seeking a Teaching Assistant - Level 1 to support learning across the early years and key stage settings. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to a caring Catholic ethos within a welcoming staff team.

Ideal candidates will have experience with children in paid or voluntary roles, a basic understanding of the school curriculum, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team and with parents and carers.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in paid or voluntary roles.
• Understanding of the school curriculum within age range.
• Ability to liaise with parents and carers effectively.
• Ability to work well within a classroom team.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

Experience working with children

Curriculum awareness

Parental liaison

Teamwork in classroom

Relationship building

Job description

Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant - Level 1 to. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust as it continues its journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

Our Lady & St Paul’s R.C. Primary School is a caring, supportive and forward-thinking academy with a strong Catholic ethos and a committed, welcoming staff team. Located in Heywood, the school offers excellent transport links to Rochdale, Bury and Manchester, with the M60 and M62 within easy reach.

If you are passionate about making a difference, eager to contribute to a vibrant school community, and ready to support our continued growth, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Has experience of working with children in a paid or voluntary capacity/ in an educational setting
• Has an awareness and basic knowledge of school curriculum (within specific age range)
• Has the ability to liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers, recognising role in pupils’ learning
• Has the ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities
• Has the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues