Teaching Assistant - Support for the Faculty of English, Media and MFL, Full time, term time, plus 5 Inset days

Are you passionate about supporting children to make the most of their potential? 

We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our thriving school community and support the Faculty of English, Media and MFL. 

The role is a child facing one that will support all, but especially children with barriers to learning to make progress and develop. As such the successful candidate will also support the pastoral needs of our students, and work closely with the SEND department.

This is an ideal role for those who genuinely have a passion for helping children who experience barriers to learning. Our children come from a range of backgrounds and cultures and their needs are diverse. 

This role would suit someone with a desire to develop a career in education. 

The “Douay Way”, we believe all students can achieve amazing things and grow as men and women!  

The Douay Martyrs Catholic Secondary School are currently recruiting for a dynamic, enthusiastic and passionate Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming and successful school. We are looking to appoint someone who is motivated to support engaging lessons that will stimulate and challenge students.  

The successful candidate will: 

• Be aware of and support school ethos, policies and procedures. 
• Assist in the delivery of the planned curriculum, as directed by classroom teacher. 
• Set up group activities under the guidance of the Class Teacher / Subject Leaders. 
• Working with students on individual or group activities. 
• Provide support and assistance for children’s pastoral needs (e.g. promoting self-esteem, and overall well-being of the child) 
• Where directed support the SEND department in promoting the best outcomes for our SEND students.

Why work for The Douay Martyrs Catholic Secondary School:  

• Fantastic support from your line managers and SLT who genuinely want to see you succeed and thrive.  
• Bespoke CPD for all staff.  
• Our school has excellent transport links and is minutes away from the Piccadilly, Metropolitan and Central tube lines and is on the local bus route. We are located close by to the A40, M25 and M40 Motorways.  
• Staff are encouraged to join in Extra-Curricular activities and School visits, some overseas, which are a strong feature of school life.  

Here’s what Ofsted have to say: 

“The Leadership and management of the school is outstanding”.  

“The strong Catholic ethos of the school helps to effectively promote students, spiritual, moral, social and cultural development at the school” 

“Students’ behaviour around the school is exemplary” 

“The headteacher and his senior leadership team work closely together and have a relentless focus on school improvement” 

Visits to the School are warmly welcomed, please contact Mrs Gill Johnston, Headteacher PA on 01895 679400 to arrange a convenient time. 

‘We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view’. 

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.