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Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Barnsley

  • £11,790 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
Actual Salary: TA £11,790 SMSA £2,265
Job type:
Part Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
September 2021
Apply by:
21 May 2021

Job overview

The Diocese of Hallam working in Partnership with Barnsley MBC

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School, Shaw Street, Barnsley, S70 6JL

Headteacher: Mrs K Dobson

Fixed Term Contract for 1-year Teaching Assistant, Grade 2/SMSA, Grade 1

Teaching Assistant 27.50 hours per week, SMSA 5 hours per week, both term time only plus 2 Inset days

The governors of Holy Rood Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant/SMSA on a fixed-term contract for 1-year who is passionate, highly motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking. We are looking for people who are caring and patient with a good understanding of how children learn. The successful candidate will work in close partnership with the Head Teacher, staff, parents and governors to help develop our school, sharing our vision and aims to drive the school forward. This post includes working 1 hour per day as a SMSA.

We require an employee who will have:

  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
  • A positive attitude and the ability to use your initiative
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Good literacy and numeracy skills and a passion for continued professional development
  • Support the Catholic ethos of the school
  • Be inspiring, enthusiastic and creative
  • Have the strongest desire to raise standards of achievement and have children at the heart of everything they do
  • Be able to work within a close team to achieve the very best for our children
  • Hold the following qualifications: GCSE Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent.

The successful applicants must be willing to work alongside children in EYFS to Year 6, some who have a range of Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), to deliver tailored and personalised interventions that allow all children to access a high-quality mainstream education, as well as supporting all children to develop socially during outdoor play. Experience of working in an educational setting (ideally primary) is essential to this role.

We can offer:

  • A dedicated, hardworking and supportive team
  • A welcoming community with a strong Christian ethos
  • Enthusiastic and friendly children who are willing and eager to learn
  • Supportive governors, parents and Parish community
  • Opportunities for further professional development

Application forms and further details are available to download from the school website www.holyroodschool.co.uk and should be returned to the school or emailed to headteacher@holyroodschool.co.uk

Please note you do not have to be Catholic to work at our school.

Closing date: Friday 21st May 2021 12 noon

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

About Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

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Applications closed