Teaching Assistant Level 3

Job reference number:

SGJ33120030

Grade:

Grade 5 (points 12 – 17)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

37

Working Pattern:

Term Time

Actual Salary:

£22,624 - £24,636

Interview Date:

Office use only

Click here for the Job Description

Click here for the Person Specification

Click here for the Application Form

Click here for the Consent To Obtain References CES Document

Click here for the Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

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The Governors of St Mary’s RC Primary would like to invite applications for a Teaching Assistant Level 3 to work in our school from 1 September 2024.

We are seeking to appoint a passionate, committed, forward-thinking Teaching Assistant Level 3, to join our school community. The successful candidate will work across the whole school.

We are looking for a person who has:

· Initiative and the ability to work in a team

· The ability to share our school aims and contribute to the Catholic ethos and vision for our whole school

· A passion to work with all pupils from all age groups

· Substantial experience

· Commitment, flexibility, enthusiasm and sense of humour

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Be fully involved and passionate about all aspects of school life

· A commitment to our Catholic ethos

We can offer you:

· A happy and caring school;

· A real opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of our children;

· A school that cares for and nurtures every member of our school family, including staff, pupils and parents.

To apply for this position please download and complete the Catholic Education Service application form and Consent to Obtain a Reference form and supporting documentation.

Applications to be returned to school via dlyons@st-mrc.co.uk

Closing date: Tuesday, 7^th May 2024 (noon)

Shortlisting: To be confirmed

Interview : To be confirmed

Safeguarding our children is of utmost importance to us so the successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Successful candidates will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.