Teaching Assistant

St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings: 1. Please provide a written statement of no more than 1,300 words detailing why you believe your experience, skills, personal qualities, training and/or education are relevant to your suitability for the post advertised and how you meet the person specification applicable to the post. "For all Teaching posts (Including Headteacher posts) you should pay particular attention to the national standards for the position for which you are applying.

St. Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy was founded in 1814 near to the city centre and is now situated on a site provided by the Sisters of Mercy in Darley Abbey, on the north side of the city. Having moved from the central location to the outskirts of the city, we are proud to welcome a diverse community which attracts families across the whole of Derby City. Pupils, families and staff enjoy the beautiful purposeful building which allows pupils to grow and develop academically, spiritually, socially and personally. At St. Mary's, our vision is to educate children whilst nurturing the talents and potential of each individual child. We believe that the curriculum is a powerful tool that promotes a love of learning and a willingness to explore. Through the Gospel values (which include the British values), our pupils will have the opportunities to develop their God-given talents. We enrich the curriculum through our strong Catholic ethos, aiming to share God's love, helping our community to learn, grow and make a difference. We are committed to helping pupils develop a sense of self-respect and self-worth by focusing on the whole child. You will be responsible for:

• Working with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
• Promoting pupils' independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
• Giving support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement
What are we looking for? If you are an enthusiastic and supportive Teaching Assistant who is committed to getting the best outcomes for pupils then we want to hear from you. The successful candidate will be able to build effective working relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues and will adapt their approach to meet the needs of all pupils. The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK. Please note that the closing date may be brought forward depending upon interest. Being part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust On 1st September 2018, the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, part of the Diocese of Nottingham, brought together 25 Catholic schools located in Derby City, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and Stockport together in partnership, to ensure the very best spiritual, social and academic experiences and outcomes for the young people in our schools. Everything we do is to better the lives and futures of our children, providing access to first-class teaching, both academically and spiritually and we are united by our collective vision to excel. Why work for the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust?


• Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.
• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions, or to 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.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.