Overview
We are looking for an experienced Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join our team, working 27.5 hours per week. The purpose of this role is to provide pupils with classroom support.
St Christopher's Cevcp School has an exciting opportunity for a committed Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant team of enthusiastic, hardworking individuals.
Responsibilities
* Provide pupils with classroom support in line with the needs of the teaching staff.
* Support the delivery of a high standard of teaching and learning within the classroom.
* Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Qualifications and attributes
* Have experience of working with children and/or as a Teaching Assistant.
* Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
* Be enthusiastic, ambitious and serious about improving children's life chances through education.
* Be highly organised, conscientious and able to set clear priorities when managing a busy workload.
* Be able to work cooperatively and communicate clearly with fellow colleagues, parents and pupils.
* Have a can-do attitude and the ability to use initiative.
* Be able to work flexibly and professionally.
About DEMAT
DEMAT has recently won the Multi-Academy Trust of the Year 2024 at the National School Awards, making this an exciting time to join us. The award recognises our extraordinary educational achievements as a multi-academy trust. To read more, please visit our website: https://www.demat.org.uk
St Christopher's is part of the DEMAT family of schools who work in partnership towards the common goal of delivering an excellent education for our pupils and a supportive, enriching place to work for our staff. DEMAT is a large multi-academy Trust which consists of 39 primary academies and approximately 7,000 pupils. Our primary focus as a Trust is to ensure that every child in our schools receives a world-class education through a knowledge-rich curriculum which values the arts as well as what may be perceived as more academic subjects. Our vision is encapsulated in the DEMAT Promise and underpinned by our values of Love, Community, Trust, Respect and Ambition. To find out more about the Trust, please visit https://www.demat.org.uk
How to apply
If we sound like your perfect match, then we want to hear from you. In order to be considered please complete a full application on My New Term.
What we offer
* Exceptional CPD with subject leadership and general network and buddying opportunities.
* Career progression opportunities internally and/or across a large number of DEMAT schools.
* A supportive work environment with a Trust that understands the importance of health and wellbeing at work with 24-hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
* A generous pension and annual leave entitlement.
* Inclusive policies and practices.
* Well-behaved and enthusiastic children.
* Strong links with the community and local church groups.
(We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a suitable number of internal or external applications)
Interview
Interview Date: to be confirmed
Safer Recruitment
The Diocese of Ely Multi Academy Trust (DEMAT) is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.
DEMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of DEMAT’s due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.
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