What skills and experience we're looking for
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking teaching assistant to join our friendly, inclusive school, to work on a 1:1 basis with a child with specific learning needs.
We are looking for a teaching assistant who will:
* Promote our friendly Catholic ethos, and will work as part of a committed team
* Be an excellent practitioner with high expectations for children in their learning and behaviour
* Support children with Special Educational Needs with their learning activities and help with their social and emotional development.
To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher, supporting access to learning for pupils and providing general support to the teacher in managing pupils and the classroom.
The role involves using specialist skills, knowledge, and equipment within a special context, working with children facing substantial additional challenges, which may be learning, physical, emotional, or behavioural.
What the school offers its staff
St Paulinus is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 38 schools and a vibrant Sixth Form College. With over 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, NPCAT is one of the largest multi-academy trusts in the UK.
We can offer:
* A strong Catholic ethos
* Happy and enthusiastic pupils eager to learn and benefit from an enriched, extended curriculum
* Hardworking and dedicated colleagues
* Good professional development opportunities
* Supportive governors and parents who want the best for our school
Additional benefits include access to:
* Vivup - Lifestyle savings and store discounts
* Vivup - Discounted gym membership
* Vivup - Cycle scheme
* Full wellbeing package
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the "keeping children safe in education" guidance. Employment offers may be subject to checks such as:
* Childcare disqualification
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks
* Medical assessments
* Online and social media screening
* Prohibition from teaching
* Right to work verification
* Satisfactory references
* Suitability to work with children
You must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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