Sacred Heart Catholic Academy are looking for a career driven candidate to join their team. Your role will be to work under the guidance of teaching staff and the SENCO to support the learning, progress, and inclusion of pupils, particularly those with additional needs, ensuring that all pupils can fully access the curriculum and achieve success within a Christ-centred environment. Working week Monday to Friday 08:00am-15:00 25 hours per week total Wage National Minimum Wage Qualification Teaching Assistant level 3 Duration: 16 months Training Provider: LMP Education Key Responsibilities Support for Pupils: Assist pupils in accessing the curriculum and encourage their independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion. Provide targeted support to individuals or small groups, including those with SEND or additional needs. Promote positive behaviour in line with academy policy and Gospel values. Encourage pupils to engage in learning activities and help them to stay on task. Support for Teachers: Work closely with teachers to implement lesson plans and learning activities. Assist in preparing and maintaining learning resources, materials, and classroom displays. Provide feedback on pupils’ progress and behaviour to the teacher/SENCO. Help to maintain an orderly and purposeful learning environment. Support for the Curriculum: Deliver specific learning interventions under the direction of the teacher or SENCO. Support literacy, numeracy, and other subject-based activities. Assist with the use of ICT and other learning aids to support pupil progress. Support for the Academy: Contribute to the Catholic life of the school by upholding and promoting its ethos and values. Accompany staff and pupils on educational visits, Mass, liturgies, and other academy activities. Supervise pupils at break/lunchtimes as required. Undertake professional development relevant to the role. Respect confidentiality in relation to all matters involving the school community. General Requirements Support and actively promote the Catholic ethos and mission of the academy. Attend staff meetings, INSET, and training as directed. Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection, health & safety, confidentiality, and equal opportunities. Undertake other duties commensurate with the role and grade as required. Skills and Attributes Experience of working with young people in a school or similar setting. Good literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills. Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Willingness to support the Catholic ethos of the academy. Education and Qualifications Maths and English at GCSE level A-C (4-9) or functional skills equivalent. About the employer Our Catholic Multi Academy Trust is the cornerstone of the Archdiocesan strategy to enable every school to become part of a multi academy trust in the near future. The Pope Francis CMAT will become the MAT for Sefton which will provide a strong platform for expansion https://www.sacredheartcatholicacademy.org/ LMP-EDUTA