Teaching Assistant - Level 3

Job Title: Teaching Assistant - Level 3

Grade: Grade 5: Scale Points 12-17

FTE:   £26,421 - £28,770

Actual: £20,138.74 – £21,929.21

Working Hours/Pattern: 32.5 hours  8.30-3.30pm

Responsible to: Mrs Kelly Watson Head teacher

Main Location: St Gregorys RC Primary School, Presto Street, Farnworth, BL4 8AJ

This is an exciting opportunity to join the trust at the beginning of a journey of transition to develop and grow the multi-academy trust. 

We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled teaching assistant to join our friendly staff team.

The post-holder will be required to support our pupils under the direction of the class teacher.

It is essential that any new members of staff share our aims and have high expectations of all children. The successful candidate would need to be able to work effectively as part of a team and independently, using their own initiative. They will demonstrate a commitment to promote children’s achievement. 

We will offer you:

• a warm and welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos that values each individuals’ abilities and uniqueness;
• children who are friendly, eager to learn and have a positive attitude to school life;
• an opportunity for you to make a real difference in the lives of young people;
• a genuine commitment to professional development.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, a Prohibition from Teaching check, all qualifications verified and references will be taken up prior to the time of the interview.

The successful candidate will:

• Ability to provide effective support during learning activities through use of appropriate strategies for motivate and challenge pupils
• Ability to interact with, listen to and positively encourage pupils to learn
• Ability to deal with respond calmly and promptly to incidents, safeguarding issues and challenging behaviour, in accordance with role and responsibilities
• Ability to supervise children and young people safely, adapting the learning environment where required according to needs, abilities, and agreed procedures
• Relevant experience of working with and/or caring for children within specified age range/subject area
• Holder, working towards or willing to work towards an NVQ Level 3, BTEC Level 3 or equivalent in Teaching Assistant or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

If you have any queries please contact recruitment@stoccat.org.uk

Application closing date: 07th January 2024