Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Saint Paulinus Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy; Harrogate; In loco; GBP 18.000 - 23.000; Tempo pieno

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Catholic ethos

Professional development

Supportive staff

Community wellbeing

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St Paulinus Catholic Primary School in North Yorkshire is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 3 for maternity cover up to one year. The role involves 31 hours 15 minutes per week, plus an additional 3 hours 20 minutes (Term Time Only).

It includes covering Breakfast and After School Club and supporting pupils’ learning with engaging, creative activities. The successful candidate will hold a full TA Level 3 qualification, have strong literacy and numeracy, and excellent English.

Competenze

• Full and Relevant Level 3 qualification for TAs essential
• Very good numeracy/literacy skills essential
• Training in literacy or curriculum areas essential
• Experience working with children essential
• Understanding of child development and learning processes essential
• ICT awareness and ability to support learning essential

Mansioni

• Cover Breakfast & After School Club as required
• Support pupils’ learning needs and adapt activities
• Demonstrate strong behaviour management and communication
• Contribute to a wide range of fun, creative learning activities

Conoscenze

Experience with children

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

English communication

Formazione

TA Level 3 qualification

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Contract Type: Maternity Cover for up to 1 year

Teaching Assistant Level 3:

Hours: 31 hours and 15 minutes per week, Term Time Only

Hours: 3 hours and 20 minutes per week, Term Time Only

The Trust and Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Teaching Assistant who has the vision and drive to make a significant impact in school and is committed to making a difference to the lives of our children.This role will also involve covering Breakfast & After School Club.

The successful candidate will have a full and relevant Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification enclosed.

St Paulinus Catholic Primary School is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT), a family of 38 schools and 2 sixth forms from across the Diocese of Middlesbrough. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, the Trust is one of the North-East’s largest Catholic Trusts.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working with children
• Have excellent standards of literacy, numeracy and spoken English
• Support pupils’ learning needs
• Demonstrate excellent behaviour management and communication skills to support pupils with different needs and abilities
• Work flexibly and be committed to ensuring a wide range of fun, creative and engaging activities

In return we will offer:

• A welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos;
• Well behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning and coming to school;
• A welcoming and supportive staff team;
• Supportive and dedicated parents and governors;
• Opportunities for your own Continuous Professional Development.

If you would like any further information about this position or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Claire Cunningham, Trust Business Manager on 01642 455309.

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

Qualifications

Full and Relevant Level 3 qualification for TAs essential

Skills

CPD / Training

Very good numeracy/literacy skills essential

Training in the relevant area e.g. literacy and/or in particular curriculum or specific learning area e.g. bi-lingual, sign language, dyslexia, ICT, maths, English, CACHE etc. essential

Experience

Working with children of relevant age essential

Personal Attributes

Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes essential

Use of other equipment technology – video, photocopier essential

Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation essential

Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities essential

Working knowledge of national/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes essential

Ability to relate well to children and adults essential

Can use ICT effectively to support learning essential

St Paulinus Catholic Primary School

Claire Cunningham

[e-mail]

The Avenue
Guisborough
North Yorkshire
TS14 8DN

Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. The successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.