Teaching Assistant Level 1 SAN

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Flu vaccination clinics

Eyecare vouchers

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School in the Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1 SAN for a permanent part-time position to provide one-to-one support to a pupil.

You will assist the teacher with group work, help deliver programmes of work and ILPs, and contribute to a safe, supportive classroom and playground environment while maintaining a positive ethos of the school.

We offer CPD opportunities and a welcoming school community.

Qualifications

• Be open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and have a good sense of humour
• Have strong moral and ethical principles and values
• Able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations
• Act with the utmost integrity at all times

Responsibilities

• To work with groups of pupils under the supervision of the teacher including the delivery of programmes of work and the implementation of ILPs
• Assist the teacher to ensure a safe classroom and outdoor environment
• Prepare the classroom for lessons, including display work and clear afterwards
• Supervise groups and occasionally whole classes for a session/lesson in the classroom or outside the main teaching area as required

Job description

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 1 SAN on a permanent part-time basis at Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School . This is to provide one to one support to a child.

The role:

To work with groups of pupils under the supervision of the teacher including the delivery of programmes of work and the implementation of ILPs

Assist the teacher to ensure a safe classroom and outdoor environment

Prepare the classroom for lessons, including display work and clear afterwards

Supervise groups and occasionally whole classes for a session/lesson in the classroom or outside the main teaching area as required

The successful candidate will:

Have strong moral and ethical principles and values

Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations

Be open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour

Act with the utmost integrity at all times

We can offer the successful candidate:

An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors and parents

Close links and group support from the other schools in this forward-thinking Catholic multi-academy trust at this exciting time in our development

An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals

Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme which is one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of 18.5%

A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training.

A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:

• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family
• A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members
• Flu vaccination clinics
• Eyecare vouchers

The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, religion, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, sex and sexual orientation.

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The applicant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

It is not a requirement of this role to be a practising Catholic and applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

[1] Please note that whilst the successful candidate will be appointed to a particular school within the Trust, the Trust reserves the right to deploy staff at any of its schools depending on need, where agreement is reached with all parties.