Teaching Assistant
Grade B1, Points 4—6
Salary £24, 404 – £25,183, pro rata to hours and weeks worked
31.5 hours per week, term time only + 5 additional days
Permanent Post starting January 2025
Our school is a happy school, where relationships are positive, respect is prevalent and expectations are high. We challenge all members of our school community to “be kind, try your best and follow the rules” – our students are our greatest asset and never fail to inspire and impress staff and visitors. Our staff work incredibly hard to ensure that our students get everything that they could possibly need in order to achieve and we have an active staff community with regular social events and outstanding support networks.
Governors are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support students with specific learning needs. The post would be suitable for a range of individuals including those interested in gaining experience in a school prior to joining the teaching profession. We will provide outstanding support and guidance to ensure that the successful candidate quickly becomes part of our school community. The duties require tact, flexibility, teamwork and high standards for self and others. The successful candidate will be required to undertake some lunch and breaktime duties.
In return for your hard work, we offer a rewarding and exciting environment where students are keen to learn and staff are valued and cared for.
This is an exciting time to join our happy, oversubscribed school and be part of a dynamic team who contribute to our school community. If you can offer vision, drive & a commitment to supporting our Catholic school, and will share our commitment to improving the life chances of young people regardless of background, we would like to hear from you.
Willingness to support the Catholic ethos of the school is essential.
Further details and our Catholic Education Service application form is available from the school website www.cardinalheenan.com. If you would like any further information about the role or department, or would like to visit the school, please email recruitment@cardinalheenan.com.
Please note that covering letters are not required and will not be used as part of the shortlisting or selection process. There is a section of the application form where candidates can offer further information to support their application. This can take the form of a letter of no more than two sides of A4.
Closing date: Tuesday 7 January 2025 at 9:00am
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
