Teaching Assistant Level 1

Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredKey stageEarly years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2Working patternPart time: 32.5 hours per week TTOContract typeFixed term - until 31/08Full-time equivalent salary£23,344 - £23, 537Actual salary£17,337 -£17,480What skills and experience we're looking forSt Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1.This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trustThe successful candidate will:Ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities.Ability to build effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues.Ability to promote a positive ethos and role model positive attributesGood personal numeracy and literacy skills.Awareness and basic understanding of school curriculumBasic awareness of inclusion, especially within the school setting.Experience of working with & caring for children. Our MissionOur Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.We are seeking an individual who:High expectations of all pupils; respect for their social cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds; and commitments to raising their education achievements.Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treat them consistently, with respect and consideration, and demonstrate concern for their development as learners.Demonstrate and promote the positive value, attitudes and behaviour you expect from the pupils with whom you work.Ability to liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers, recognising role in pupils' learning.Ability to improve your own practice through observations, evaluation and discussion with colleagues.What the school offers its staffA supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and StaffHighly effective safeguarding procedures.A working environment where all feel valued and respected.Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.A highly dedicated and inspirational team.A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT teamGenerous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contributionRecognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)Commitment to safeguardingOur organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):childcare disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobApply for the job by following the link below.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.