At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and help children thrive in a nurturing environment.
- Company: A welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos and dedicated staff.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive atmosphere.
- Other info: Join a friendly team committed to inclusion and well-being.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths, English, and Science required; love for working with children essential.
The predicted salary is between 26427 - 26847 £ per year.
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-4pm
Number of positions: 1
Qualifications Required: GCSE Maths, English and Science
Start Date: 1st January 2027
Salary: £26,427 - £26,847 per annum
In order to meet the needs of our wonderful children, the Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated teaching assistant to join our hard-working and dedicated staff.
About the Candidate
- Loves working with children
- Is a solution-focused team player
- Is pupil-centred in all undertakings
- Is determined, flexible and approachable
- Is committed to their own professional development
- Has a commitment to enriching the Catholic life of the school
- Is prepared to work hard to ensure that all children meet their full potential
- Is committed to the inclusion of children with special educational needs and disabilities
- Is inventive and willing to find ways to enable learners with a range of needs including SEMH
- Is able to attend to the personal needs of all children, including pastoral, social, health, physical hygiene and welfare
- Is able to establish positive and constructive relationships with stakeholders of all levels including pupils, parents/carers and staff
We offer:
- A distinctive Catholic ethos
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Supportive parents and an experienced, dedicated staff
- A professional, friendly, caring, inclusive and supportive working atmosphere
- Well-behaved and friendly children, who are motivated to achieve and be the best they can be
- Excellent opportunities for career and professional development including curriculum leadership skills
- Governors and a leadership team who prioritise well-being and are committed to supporting all staff to ensure that our children receive the high-quality education they deserve
Visits to the school are very welcome and can be arranged by calling the school office or by emailing [email protected]. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced CRB check and shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches as part of our due diligence checks.
An application pack is available on the school website: https://www.sacredheartschool-gorton.org.uk/ (About Us - Vacancies)
About Us
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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.
This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
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