Level 1/2 Teaching Assistant

Department of Human Resources; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

School visits

Job summary

The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Level 1 or Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join a popular, expanding school on a permanent term-time contract. The role offers 32.5 hours per week (8.45am-3.15pm, Mon-Fri) or 19.5 hours (Wed-Fri) with a £18,661–£20,221pa salary.

Start date is ASAP; visits encouraged via the school office. Applicants should be positive, caring, and experienced with children, have safeguarding awareness, and be committed to supporting

Qualifications

• Are a positive, caring and energetic ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Have experience of working successfully with children.
• Are highly motivated in caring for vulnerable children.
• Have the ability to give feedback and support in order for children to make progress in their learning.
• Have an understanding of how to safeguard children.
• Take a genuine interest in aiding children’s development.

Skills

Positive attitude

Experience with children

Safeguarding knowledge

Feedback & progress

Job description

The Academy Council and Trust Board of this good school are looking for an enthusiastic Level 1 or Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our very popular, expanding school, on a permanent contract, term-time only, 5 days, 32.5 hours per week £18,661 - £20,221 per annum (8.45am to 3.15pm), Monday to Friday, or 19.5 hours per week Wednesday to Friday (8.45am to 3.15pm), to start as soon as possible.

As a Teaching Assistant working in this school you will have the opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of our children and the community we serve.

Vacancy Information

As a Teaching Assistant working in our school it’s essential that you:

Are a positive, caring and energetic ‘can-do’ attitude.

Have experience of working successfully with children.

Are highly motivated in caring for vulnerable children.

Have the ability to give feedback and support in order for children to make progress in their learning.

Have an understanding of how to safeguard children.

Take a genuine interest in aiding children’s development.

The school can offer:

Wonderful, enthusiastic pupils.

A welcoming and friendly school community. Committed and hardworking Staff.

Experienced and supportive Governing Body and leadership team. Excellent professional development opportunities through the Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01274 681961 or [e-mail]

Closing Date: 17th September 20206

The school is committed to a rigorous implementation of our safeguarding policy. All successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks and an enhanced DBS check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exception Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.