Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Teaching Vacancies; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join its team. The candidate should have the relevant EYFS qualification and a commitment to supporting students' learning needs. The school offers a welcoming community, opportunities for professional development, and values a strong Catholic ethos.

Benefits

Opportunities for Continuous Professional Development

Supportive staff and community

Qualifications

• Must hold a full and relevant Level 3 EYFS qualification.
• Support pupils' learning needs.
• Be involved in all aspects of school life.

Responsibilities

• Embrace and uphold the vision and ethos of our Catholic school.
• Support in delivering high-quality learning experiences.
• Maintain good behaviour amongst students.

Skills

High expectations of learning and behaviour

Excellent standards of literacy

Excellent standards of numeracy

Ability to communicate sensitively with parents/carers

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 EYFS qualification

Job description

Overview

The trust and governors of St Gerard9s Catholic Primary wish to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and highly motivated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and hardworking team. The candidate should have the vision and drive to make a significant impact in school and be committed to making a difference to the lives of our children.

The successful applicant must hold a full and relevant Level 3 EYFS qualification as part of the role may include working in our Early Years Foundation Stage. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification below for more details.

Responsibilities

• Embrace and uphold the vision and ethos of our Catholic school;
• Be able to support in the delivery of high-quality learning experiences;
• Have high expectations of learning and behaviour;
• Be able to communicate sensitively with parents/carers;
• Have excellent standards of literacy, numeracy and spoken English;
• Support pupils7 learning needs;
• Have a desire to be involved in all aspects of school life.

What the school offers its staff

St Gerard9s Catholic Primary School is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT), a family of 38 schools that includes two sixth forms and a football academy. With more than 12,300 students and 1,500 staff, NPCAT is now one of the largest multi-academy trusts in the UK.

We offer you:

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

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.