This Level 4 teaching assistant post supports pupils with behavioural needs at Ss John Fisher & Thomas More Catholic Primary School in Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust. The role leads pastoral support, runs small-group work and therapy programmes under teacher supervision, and oversees pupils excluded or off a normal timetable. Experience with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties is central, and applicants need not be practising Catholics but should support the school's ethos. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Lead pastoral support and deliver it to students
- Work with groups of students under teacher supervision, including therapy and programmes of work
- Implement individual learning plans (ILPs)
- Manage the supervision of students excluded from or not on a normal timetable
Experience
- Strong background in supporting pupils with additional educational needs
- Experience working with children or young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties
Skills & knowledge
- Ability to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check with barred list check
- Satisfactory references
- Satisfactory online and social media checks
- Appropriate overseas checks
Other
- Strong moral and ethical principles and values
- Open to new ideas and committed to teamwork
- Acts with integrity at all times
- Good sense of humour
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
What's offered
- Local Government Pension Scheme with 18.5% employer contributions
- Health Cash Plan paid for by the Trust, covering optical, dental, therapies, health screening, gym and retail discounts, some extended to family
- Flu vaccination clinics
- Eyecare vouchers
- Confidential Employee Assistance Programme, extended to family
- Library of online training courses, accredited qualifications and other paid training
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
