* Job type:Teaching Assistant / Senior Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
* Contract:Temporary
* Work pattern:Part-time
* Salary:Please see below
* Date posted: Wednesday 8 January 2025
* Closing date for applications: Friday 24 January 2025
* Employer:Catholic
Required from 24th February 2025
1 x Temporary Part time Teaching Assistant – 28.75 hours per week
Early Years or KS1 Experience preferred
(Temporary initially to 31st August 2025 due to funding but may be extended)
The governors of this happy, friendly and well respected Catholic school wish to appoint a temporary part time Teaching Assistant to join our committed hard working team. This post is to work within our early years / KS1 classes and required to provide sens support.
You will have at least a relevant NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification, or 3 years full time or 5 years part time experience working as a Teaching Assistant.
We are looking for someone who has:
• Experience of working within and Early Years or KS1 setting
• A commitment to upholding and supporting the Catholic ethos of the school
• Good knowledge and experience of supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs, in particular social, emotional & mental health issues and challenging behaviour
• Motivation and enthusiasm
• High expectations for pupils
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• The ability to remain calm in challenging situations
• Flexibility is essential
Visits to our school are welcomed.
For application forms and further information, please contact Mrs N J Nicholas on 01229 772731 or email sheelaghwilson@stjamesrc.cumbria.sch.uk
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 24th January 2025 and interviews will be held on Friday 31st January 2025.
St James’ Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and checks will also be made with past employers.
Contact St James' Catholic Primary School
St James Catholic Primary School
Lonsdale Road
Millom
LA18 4AS
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