Teaching Assistant in Burton upon Trent

Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy have an opportunity to join our supportive team as a Teaching Assistant, playing a vital role in supporting our students on their journey to success.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing tailored support for individual students, creating a positive and inclusive classroom.
• Working with teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Promoting pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.

What are we looking for?

• Enthusiasm for working with children and helping them achieve their best.
• A proactive, adaptable approach to supporting both staff and students.
• A willingness to embrace and promote our Catholic ethos (you don’t need to be Catholic but must respect our values).

You will also be responsible for:

• Working with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils.
• Giving support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement.
• Building effective working relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Adapting your approach to meet the needs of all pupils.

Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy is situated in Burton on Trent, Winshil. Our school is a vibrant learning community where pupils, families, staff and governors work in close partnership. We believe that every individual is unique and made in God’s own image. We aim to instil and foster a lifelong love of learning for every child in a happy and caring environment that bears witness to our Gospel values. We create opportunities to develop independence, confidence and collaboration, recognising that everyone has their own unique talents which we work with you to develop.

Our Vision: Build loving hearts and strong minds with God and each other.

A loving heart will:

• Value everyone with dignity and respect;
• Seek the happiness of others as well as their own;
• Recognise and challenge inequalities and unfairness.

A strong mind will:

• Do what is right;
• Never give up;
• Always aim high.

Our school mission is to: ‘Grow Ambitious and Empowered individuals through an Exceptional Curriculum, Compassionate Support and Catholic Community.’

The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, part of the Diocese of Nottingham, brings 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?

• Access to first class CPD opportunities.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.
• Professional assistance through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.

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.

For more information about our Trust and our Academies, please visit www.srscmat.co.uk.