Job title and organisation: Teaching Assistant - English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Salary: Grade 4 SCP 5-6 Actual Salary £9,539 - £9,691 per annum (FTE £25,583 - £25,989)
Hours: 16.5 per week (Term Time Only)
Contract: Temporary
Location: English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Dewsbury Road, Wakefield WF2 9DD
Closing Date and Time: Wednesday 8 October at 9.00 AM
English Martyrs’ Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work in our highly successful school. The successful candidate will inspire children with a love of learning, demonstrate a commitment to raising standards and provide support for all children.
English Martyrs is a single form entry school with a warm, caring and happy environment. Small but mighty, it is a school where every young learner’s mind, body and soul is nurtured. At English Martyrs, we are proud of our excellent reputation, which is built upon the extensive local history, our excellent attainment and outcomes for pupils and outstanding pastoral care. The successful candidate will join a committed and hardworking team who are devoted to supporting each other and a leadership team who are committed to supporting personal development through CPD and collaboration.
This is a temporary role offering support to SEN children across school, which will be reviewed periodically.
The successful candidate must:
- Have experience of working with children of primary school age, particularly with SEN or other behavioural needs
- Have an understanding of numeracy and literacy skills in the primary curriculum
- Be confident in dealing with children, maintaining discipline and ensuring their overall wellbeing
- Be able to communicate with pupils, colleagues and school visitors
- Be able to work as part of a team
We can offer you:
- A welcoming and supportive staff team
- Support and collaboration from a strong partnership of 15 schools within the Trust
- A commitment to your professional development
- Friendly and caring school and parish community
- A passionate and forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team and Academy Council
- An excellent pension package
- Health and wellbeing support
- Opportunity to apply for a blue light card to save money on 15,000 retailers
The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust comprises of three Secondary Schools and twelve Primary Schools. We have a vision for our Trust that goes beyond our individual academies and that changes our perception from my academy to our academy. Working collaboratively, each academy benefits from others’ strengths and expertise within the Trust, and practically from the services provided and procured centrally. In our academies, we uphold the dignity and unique human value of every person as we strive for excellence in education; gifts and talents are shared between our academies as we aim to provide the highest standards for all our children and young people.
Candidates are most welcome and encouraged to arrange a visit to the school by appointment by contacting the school office on 01924 299244 or office@ems.bkcat.uk
Closing date: Wednesday 8th October at 9am
Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website through the Apply Online button.
Before applying, please download the job specification for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. Please note that the essential criteria listed will be used for shortlisting purposes.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the published closing date.
The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list check and other appropriate checks including references. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance (2024), online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Prior to interview, all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of their unprotected criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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