Teaching and Learning Assistant

The Christus Catholic Trust and the Local Governing Committee of this vibrant and successful school wish to appoint a Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated staff team. St Thomas' is a popular school, founded in 1886, boasting an excellent local reputation with facilities that provide an engaging working and learning environment. We are a 3 form entry school, located on an attractive site, catering for around 630 pupils from a community which embraces diversity. Our children are always expected to do their best and aim for excellence in everything they do.

We can offer:

• A caring and inclusive school with supportive, enthusiastic and dedicated colleagues, parents, governors and parish
• Happy and enthusiastic children who enjoy school
• An attractive, welcoming and well-resourced environment
• Established support network
• Opportunities for continuing professional development

The suitable candidate will be:

• Enthusiastic, confident and able to show initiative and resilience
• An effective communicator with pupils and staff
• Self-motivated with high expectations of self and others
• Holding at least an A - C pass in GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Capable of building and maintaining effective relationships with pupils, treating them with respect and consideration

The successful applicant would be expected to:

• Be committed to providing a 'child-centred nurturing' ethos, collaborative teamwork and flexible working
• Work under direct supervision of the class teachers/SENCo and be expected to use their own initiative to organise activities and tasks
• Contribute to creating a positive, stimulating and purposeful learning environment
• Work in partnership with other Support Staff
• Provide feedback to the class teacher on pupil's progress
• Support the class teacher in planning differentiated work for pupils
• Have good organisation and communication skills
• Create simple resources to support the pupils' work, as appropriate
• Attend INSET days and training as identified by the Head teacher
• Be fully supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school

Visits to the school are very much encouraged. Please make an appointment to visit the school via Mrs Weale our HR manager on: Telephone: 01375 375826 or email: hr-pa@stthomasofcanterbury.thurrock.sch.uk

*** IMPORTANT *** Please ensure you download our application pack and forms. A completed application form and all other related documents should be sent by email to hr-pa@stthomasofcanterbury.thurrock.sch.uk. Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The school and the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Information about the School: St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a large primary school located in Ward Avenue, Grays, Essex and is part of the Christus Catholic Trust (a Multi Academy Trust). St Thomas' is a popular school, located on an attractive site. It has an excellent local reputation and facilities which provide an engaging working and learning environment. We are a 3 form entry school, catering for around 630 pupils from a community which embraces diversity.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.