Teaching Assistant - Level 1

St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School; North West Leicestershire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

St Patrick's RC Primary School is seeking a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join the team and support pupils with diverse needs within a Catholic ethos school environment. The role involves helping the class teacher, preparing learning resources, and supporting individuals or small groups to ensure inclusive, engaging learning.

The successful candidate will work as part of a dedicated team, fostering positive relationships with pupils and staff and contributing to a smooth classroom routine.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with children is desirable.
• Clear understanding of the Catholic faith and upholding the school’s ethos and values.
• Foster effective relationships with all stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher to promote effective learning and a positive environment for all pupils.
• Prepare learning resources and assist with classroom activities.
• Support individual or small groups of children, especially those needing extra help with learning.

Skills

Supporting pupils

Catholic ethos

Team player

Job description

St Patrick's RC Primary School is currently seeking a Level 1 Teaching Assistant. 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.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic teaching assistant who can work as part of our dedicated team to support staff. The candidate will be working with one or more pupils with complex special educatonal needs as well as providing general support for pupils inside the classroom. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of special educational needs and demonstrate a commitment to inclusive education.

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.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Has experience of supporting pupils.
• Is willing to support pupils with complex Special Educational Needs.
• Has a clear understanding of the Catholic faith and be willing to uphold the school's ethos and values.
• Foster effective relationships with all stakeholders.