Educational Teaching Assistant

Applications are invited for this job from individuals who are able to work as part of a team to support the learning and welfare of pupils in this school and help children achieve their potential.

We are looking for a candidate who will:

· Be supportive of the Catholic ethos and life of our school

· Be an excellent classroom teaching assistant with high standards and expectations

· Be hard working, enthusiastic and committed

· Be able to work as part of a team

· Support groups of children and help them develop and achieve

· Be willing to learn or already have experience of working with children with SEND when needed

· Be able to take initiative and be innovative

· Have patience and who will care about the children in our school

We can offer you:

· A warm and welcoming Catholic community

· A happy environment where everyone is valued

· Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn

· Supportive governors and parents

As an Educational Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting the learning for all pupils including those with SEND in class. You will also be supporting the teacher in maintaining the learning environment and in maintaining good standards of behaviour. You will be a resilient person who is looking for a challenge in providing great support in this role. You will support teaching in the classroom during lesson time and support and improve progress out of the classroom through individual or group intervention work.

Experience and knowledge of the national curriculum and current inclusion practices would be desirable for this role. We welcome you to contact the school or visit the school before you apply if you would like to.

This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a very popular school. We are blessed with great support from the parents and parish. The staff are a friendly, supportive and caring team of dedicated professionals.