What skills and experience we're looking for Please note that this post is linked to funding therefore it may end sooner if the pupil leaves St Margaret Clitherow’s School. We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking teaching assistant to join our friendly,inclusive school, to support a child with a diagnosis of ASD and associated speech, language and communication needs and attention and listening difficulties. The successful candidates will have a clear commitment to promoting the well-being of all the children in our care and to raising standards. We are looking for a teaching assistant who: • Will promote our friendly Catholic ethos, and will work as part of a committed team. • Will be an excellent practitioner with high expectations for children in their learning and behaviour. • Provide tailored support to pupils in both classroom and individual settings. • Work closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals to support pupil progress. • Contribute towards creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment. • Support pupils with personal care and physical needs where required. • Have the ability to form positive, professional and effective relationships with colleagues across school, other professionals and parents/carers. • Will have a commitment to innovation, creativity and inclusion. What the school offers its staff St Margaret Clitherow’s Catholic Primary School is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 plus staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK. We can offer: • A strong Catholic ethos. • Happy and enthusiastic pupils, who are eager to learn and to benefit from an enriched, extended curriculum. • Hard working and dedicated colleagues. • Good professional development opportunities. • Supportive governors and parents who want the very best for our school. Visits to the school are welcome please ring the school on 01642 835370 to arrange an appointment. 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. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.