At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teaching and learning in a friendly, inclusive primary school environment.
- Company: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, part of a large supportive academy trust.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive staff, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a small school with a big heart and motivated pupils.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a caring community.
- Qualifications: Teaching assistant qualification or equivalent experience with children.
The predicted salary is between 26847 - 27274 £ per year.
Required: As soon as possible
Salary: £26,847 - £27,274 pro rata (actual salary: £19,550-£20,116)
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st August 2027
Location: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Loftus
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking teaching assistant to provide support for teaching and learning in our friendly and inclusive school. The successful candidate will have a clear commitment to promoting the well-being of the children in our care and to raising standards.
The successful candidate will:
- Have a teaching assistant qualification or equivalent.
- Have experience of working with children.
- Have excellent standards of literacy, numeracy and spoken English.
- Support pupils' learning needs.
- Demonstrate excellent behaviour management and communication skills to support pupils with different needs and abilities.
- Work flexibly and be committed to ensuring a wide range of fun, creative and engaging activities.
We offer you:
- A small school with a big heart.
- Well behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning and coming to school.
- A welcoming and supportive staff team.
- Supportive and dedicated parents and governors.
- Opportunities for your own Continuous Professional Development.
Visits to the school are very welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01287 640613 or email the school at enquiries@stjosephs.npcat.org.uk.
Interview date: To be confirmed
Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. The successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.
Skills:
- CPD / Training
- Appropriate first aid training
- Recent safeguarding training
- Recent professional development related to Autism and other areas of SEN
Experience:
- Working with children of relevant age essential
- Effective use of ICT to support learning essential
- Use of other equipment technology e.g. interactive whiteboard, video, photocopier essential
- Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation essential
- General understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes e.g. phonics essential
- Experience of working with children with SEN
Personal Attributes:
- Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities essential
- Ability to relate well to children and adults essential
- Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these essential
- Organised essential
- An understanding of the Catholic ethos of NPCAT essential
- An understanding of safeguarding and child protection requirements essential
- Basic understanding of child development and learning processes essential
Qualifications:
- Level 2 qualification for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience essential
- Training in the relevant area e.g. literacy essential
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Loftus)
Rosecroft Lane
Saltburn-by-the-Sea
Loftus
TS13 4PZ
Kelly Matchett
enquiries@stjosephs.npcat.org.uk
Specialist Teaching Assistant (Level 2) employer: Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School offers a nurturing and supportive environment where staff are valued and encouraged to grow professionally. As part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, employees benefit from a strong community ethos, opportunities for continuous professional development, and the chance to work with motivated children who love learning. Located in Loftus, this role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant school culture while making a meaningful impact on students' lives.
Contact Details:
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Recruitment Team
