Teaching Assistant

Do you have experience of working with young people aged 7 - 11?
Are you an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant looking to join a warm and welcoming school? You will have a talent for engaging children and will be required to work flexibly across all age groups and abilities.

This role complements the work of our teachers by providing in-class and small group support to our children. You may, on occasion, be required to plan work and assess the progress of our children.

There will be opportunities to develop within the school and make a valued contribution to our children's learning.

You will:

Hold a recognised level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
Support the Classroom Teacher to inspire and enthuse our children
Be caring and supportive
Be committed to achieving excellence

A team of talented and highly committed staff
A supportive working environment
Access to first class CPD opportunities
Genuine opportunities for career progression across our family of 25 academies
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases
Nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay
St. Edward's Catholic Voluntary Academy, part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, is located in Swadlincote, Derbyshire. We are an Ofsted rated Good school., The role is offered on a permanent basis, working 28 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year). This role is a Band 3 NJC scale points 6 to 9 and actual salary will be £15,595.03 to £16,395.24 pro rata per annum.

Advert Closing Date: 30.05.2024

The Trust and St. Edward's 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 warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust's Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

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