We are delighted to offer the opportunity to join St Cecilia's RC High School, an outstanding and popular oversubscribed school. Due to an increase in pupil numbers and building expansion we are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant who will work under the direction of the Associate Assistant Headteacher/SENDCO to support a variety of in-class and extra-curricular activities. 30 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:45am until 3:15pm Term Time Only We are looking for someone who is:

• Confident around children, This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro -rata basis.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.


• Friendly and approachable
• A solid team player
• Has excellent communication skills
• Has the ability to work with children and their families in a sensitive and positive way
• Has planning and organisational IT skills, NVQ level 2 or above qualification -appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in
• English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy
Desirable Experience
• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
• Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment Experience of Administrative work
• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
  
  Our school is a happy and safe place where pupils thrive. Pupils are proud to be part of our community and the community are proud of St Cecilia's.
The successful candidate will be joining a thriving and oversubscribed school in all year groups. During our recent Ofsted Inspection (January 2025) school received Outstanding for Personal Development. The Inspectors commented: "Pupils are polite, kind and considerate. They enjoy the positive relationships that they have with staff, who care for them well. Pupils make a strong contribution to the calm and respectful atmosphere that exists at the school. They are happy here." In our recent Catholic Schools Inspection (November 2024) St Cecilia's was graded as Outstanding in all areas. The Inspector also recognised: "The exemplary quality of relationships between all members of the community has created a family atmosphere in which every person is highly valued. The pastoral care and well-being for all students, especially those who are most vulnerable, is of a very high standard." The Governors, Headteacher and Senior Leaders are committed to your professional learning with a culture of research and reading at the heart of what we do, including staff well-being and workload. The successful candidate will be supported via a well-developed, bespoke professional learning package appropriate to their individual needs and aspirations. In addition, we offer a comprehensive well-being package including free counselling, financial and wellbeing coaching, menopause, and nurse support, 24/7 GP services, stress coaching and physiotherapy as well as our weekly well-being treats. Please take time to look at our school website www.st-cecilias.co.uk If you are enthusiastic and have the dedication to support our pupils in reaching their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.