Teaching Assistant

Salary: Grade 2 – Term time only

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Start date: September 2024

Apply by: 31st May 2024

Shortlisting: 3rd June

Interviews to take place: 10th June

At St. George’s Cathedral Catholic Primary school, we take pride in offering students a fulfilling learning experience in a welcoming environment. Our teachers count on teaching assistants to bring their best to the classroom every day.

An ideal candidate will have experience with student (or child) development, supervision, and education. This person will help support teachers and children within the classroom, ensuring that students’ needs and concerns are met. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a positive, patient attitude are essential in this role.

Purpose of the Role

To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in organising the learning environment, preparing materials, maintaining resources
• Lead small-group instruction and discussion, and provide support to students who have difficulty with communication, interaction, cognition, and learning, as well as other behavioural, emotional, and developmental issues
• Participate in meetings and events, and use communication channels effectively to support the education team
• Break / lunch duties