Teaching Assistant (Key Stage 1)

Vacancy Summary

Teaching Assistant (Key Stage 1)

Band 5, SCP 4-6,  £23114 - £23893 (FTE), Actual Salary £9423 - £9740

Part Time, Fixed Term (initially for two terms)

18 hours per week, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. Term Time Only

Required January 2024

The Local Academy Council wish to appoint a highly motivated practitioner, who is an enthusiastic and committed professional, to join our hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff team to support the teaching and learning across school. 

Vacancy Information

The Local Academy Council wish to appoint a highly motivated practitioner, who is an enthusiastic and committed professional, to join our hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff team to support the teaching and learning across school. 

We offer:

• a supportive working environment where everyone is valued and respected
• the opportunity to join a happy, hardworking and dedicated team of staff and governors who strive to offer excellent learning opportunities for all children;
• friendly, well-behaved and motivated pupils who are fully engaged with their learning across the curriculum
• a well-structured programme for Professional Development, offered by the Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:

• is a practising Catholic or feels fully able to support the Catholic ethos of our school
• will provide high quality support and encouragement under the direction of the class teacher
• has a minimum of a C grade in Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent) and secure knowledge and skills in both subjects
• is committed to working as part of a team to promote excellence in children’s learning
• is dedicated to helping our children achieve their full potential
• is committed to high standards of behaviour and attainment

Visits to the school can be arranged by contacting the School Office on 01274 637841 or by email at lynne.davey@cla.bcwcat.co.uk. Please request an application pack by emailing the Business Manager, Lynne Davey, at  lynne.davey@cla.bcwcat.co.uk

Visits to school: 10am, Monday 8th January 2024

Closing date: 12 Noon, Friday 12th January 2024 

Interviews: Wednesday 17th January 2024

If you have not heard from the school by Tuesday 16 January 2024, your application will not have been successful, on this occasion.

St. Clare’s is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for the children and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced D&BS check.