Teaching Assistants Level 2

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust; Stockport; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension 18.5%

CPD library access and paid training

Health and well-being benefits

Supportive staff and parent community

Job summary

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust seeks two Teaching Assistants Level 2 on a fixed-term basis at St Philip's Catholic Primary School. The role is 31.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only (39 weeks per year), until 31 August 2027.

You will support pupils under the teacher's supervision, help deliver programmes, maintain a safe learning environment, and contribute to classroom preparation and display work. The Trust reserves deployment flexibility across its schools.

Qualifications

• Able to work with groups of pupils under the supervision of the teacher.
• Commitment to creating a safe classroom and outdoor environment.
• Willingness to work as part of a team with a good sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Work with groups of pupils under teacher guidance to deliver programmes of work.
• Assist the teacher to ensure a safe classroom and outdoor environment.
• Prepare the classroom for lessons, including display work and tidying afterwards.
• Supervise groups and occasionally whole classes for sessions in or outside the main teaching area.
• Demonstrate integrity, adapt to challenging situations, and be a team player.

Skills

Group work with pupils

Classroom supervision

ILP support

Job description

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint two Teaching Assistants Level 2 on a fixed term basis at St Philip's Catholic Primary School, working 31.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only (39 weeks per year) until 31st August 2027.

• 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
• 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

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.

• 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