Teaching Assistant L3

Part-time Level 3 Teaching Assistant Temporary One Year
Salary: Scale Point 6 Grade 5 £23,893 FTE per annum, plus Local Authority Pension Benefit (£12.38 per hour)
38 weeks per academic year, Term Time plus INSET
16 hours per week

We are seeking to recruit a nurturing and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our school community. We will offer the successful applicants a happy, welcoming and supportive team where everyone is committed to raising standards for all our children in an enjoyable and purposeful environment.

Ofsted March 2024
St Patrick’s Church of England School is a caring and welcoming place to learn. Pupils talked about the school as being part of ‘one family’. Warm relationships are at the heart of this school.  
The vacancy is to be based in class supporting the teacher and delivering learning activities to individuals and groups. We are looking for someone who also has experience of supporting children with special educational needs or an interest in developing their skills in this area.

We are looking to appoint:
•    A strong practitioner who is able to support learning needs within the classroom;
•    A team player who can think creatively and demonstrate excellent communication skills;
•    An individual who has a calm but firm approach to enable children to develop positive behaviour strategies.
•    Can support the distinctive Christian vision and values of our school
•    Is keen to embrace the wider life of the school

In return we can offer:
•    The opportunity to work alongside a welcoming, caring and supportive staff who are committed to providing the best outcomes for all learners;
•    Opportunities for ongoing continuing professional development.
•    Enthusiastic, self-motivated and wonderfully behaved children
who develop positive relationships with adults in school.

NB:The successful candidate will need a relevant Level 3 or equivalent qualification.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance.

The hours would be 16 hours per week:
Tuesday 9-12 pm, 
Wednesday and Thursday 9-12 and 1-3pm
Friday 9-12pm

September 1st 2024 to August 31st 2025
This is a fixed term contract due to pupil numbers (with the possibility of this being extended).

If you are interested in the position, please contact the school office on:
01768 88655 or email admin@st-patrickscofe.cumbria.sch.uk
Application form can also be obtained via the school website :
www.st-patrickscofe.cumbria.sch.uk

Visits to the school are welcome on Friday 7th June 9:15am.

Closing Date: 5pm Thursday 13th June 
Shortlisting Date: Friday 14th June
Interview Date: Thursday 20th June