Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

The Good Shepherd Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy opened in 1951. Located in the well-regarded area of Woodthorpe, Nottingham, we are a large two form entry primary school with a Nursery opening in September 2021, and we serve more than 400 children in the area.

Our new Nursery will be opening on the site in September 2021. This is a really exciting project as the Nursery will secure Catholic education for the younger members of the community for generations to come.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Teaching Assistant who is passionate about Early Years education.

The successful candidate will:

• Be enthusiastic and dedicated.

• Be an exemplary practitioner with knowledge, understanding and experience of quality provision.

• Be a good communicator, organised with effective interpersonal skills and a cheerful disposition.

• Have experience working with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

• Be able to work effectively as part of a team to achieve excellence.

We can offer:

• wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best

• a team of talented and highly committed teachers 

• a supportive working environment with excellent facilities

• a commitment to outstanding CPD opportunities for all staff through our membership of the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust and the Trust’s Teaching School Alliance

We are a welcoming and inclusive school and are happy to accept applications for those of all faiths and none who are supportive of the school’s Catholic character and Christian ethos.

This post is suitable for both experienced and Newly Qualified Teaching Assistants.

For an informal discussion about the role and our school please contact the headteacher on 0115 915 0500.

The Trust and The Good Shepherd Catholic Voluntary Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks are required for successful applicants. 

We value equality and diversity and welcome applications from all sectors of the community including those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the school’s Catholic character and Christian ethos.

Details of this post and an application form are available on our website www.ololcatholicmat.co.uk/vacancies

Completed application forms (and associated documents) to be emailed to vacancies@ololcmat.co.uk

About Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust

Our school is part of the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust which brings together the 21 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.  Our priority is to ensure the very best Catholic Education for all young people in our community, whatever their circumstances. We will achieve this together, through a strategic approach to sharing best practice, effective challenge and support from a central standards and performance team and opportunities for high quality Continuing Professional Development offered by the CMAT’s teaching school, The Nottingham Catholic Teaching School Alliance.

Why work for the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust?

• Access to first class CPD opportunities. We also work in partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.

• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 21 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.

• Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.

• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions.

• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.

For more information about our Trust and our vacancies, please visit www.ololcatholicmat.co.uk/vacancies

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