Teaching Assistant

Grade/SCP: SRS Grade/SCP: Band 3 SCP 6 

Salary: £8,758.48 Actual Salary (Pro rata for 20 hours 39 weeks per year)

Hours: 20 Hours per Week 39 Weeks per year

Contract: Fixed Term Until 31 August 2020

Location: English Martyrs’ Catholic Voluntary Academy, Bracken Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 4DA

Start Date: 6 January 2020

English Martyrs’ Catholic Voluntary Academy, part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, is seeking to appoint a part-time teaching assistant to support a child with additional needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic and creative practitioners to join our ‘outstanding’ school (OFSTED 2008), applications from experienced and newly qualified TAs are welcome. 

We are looking to appoint a dedicated and caring individual who is able to work as a member of our successful and dedicated staff.  You will demonstrate a professional approach, take initiative, and form good relationships, communicating well with parents and other professionals.  You will take direction from the class teacher and support children in either small groups or on a one-to-one basis.  You will offer learning support to the children within your care and ensure that they are enjoying their learning experience.

All candidates must be able to commit to upholding the ethos and values of a Catholic school.  The successful applicant will be expected to sign and abide by the terms and conditions of the Catholic Education Service (CES) contract.

Visits to the school welcome and can be arranged by contacting the school office (0115) 9733209 or via email enquiries@englishmartyrs.derbyshire.sch.uk 

How to apply

For more information, an application pack and to apply please visit https://srscmat.co.uk/vacancies or email vacancies@srscmat.co.uk.

Closing date:   Monday 9th December 2019 at 9am

Interviews:   Friday 13th December 2019

The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

The Trust will endeavor to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition. 

You do not need to be a Catholic to work in our Trust. There are certain reserved positions, which require someone to be Catholic, i.e. CEO, Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Subject Leader/Head of RE and Lay Chaplain but other than that a respect for our ethos and a willingness to participate in what we do is all that is required.