Teaching Assistants

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Required from September 2017

 Poole Grade F £20661 - £22658 (pro rata)

The Governors of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School are looking for an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant with experience of working with both KS1 and KS2 pupils. You will need to be confident in the delivery of learning in the core subjects. In addition any experience of working with EAL children would be a distinct advantage.

The hours of work will be Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm term time plus 5 training days per year. There is a requirement for working until 5pm on a Monday, hours are 32.5 per week.

You will need to:

•          Be able to support in the delivery of high quality learning experiences for all pupils.
•          Have high expectations of learning and behavior and inspire and motivate our children
•          Be supportive, nurturing and understanding.
•          Seek to make learning exciting and a positive experience.
•          Communicate well with parents, carers and members of staff, as well as pupils.
•          Work well as part of a team;
•          Be willing to contribute to school life outside of the classroom.

In return we can offer:

•          Excellent professional development
•          The support of committed, enthusiastic and dedicated colleagues
•          A supportive and challenging environment
•          Pupils who are eager to learn and a credit to the school
•          Supportive parents

Visits to the school are welcome, please contact the School Administrator Mrs Hazell by phone 01202 676207 or by email a.hazell@st-marys.poole.sch.uk

Application forms can be completed online at the Borough of Poole Jobs page: https://jobsatpoole.com

St Mary’s Catholic Primary (part of Plymouth CAST) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment. We will offer the candidate continuing professional development. The post is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date:  midday 11^th July 2017                   Interviews:18^th July 2017

Teaching Assistants - Level 2. Poole Grade D. £16781 - £17772 (pro rata)

We are looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants with experience of working with both KS1and KS2 pupils and also on a 1 to1 basis. You will support teachers by supervising pupils during lesson and break times as well as participating in lesson activities when necessary.

Hours of work for these posts will be:

• 25 hours during our school day, 8.45 a.m. to 3.15 p.m Monday to Friday

• 15 hours (mornings only) Monday to Friday

• 15 hours 1:1 Monday to Friday

     All roles will be term time plus 5 training days per year.

You will need to possess:

• School experience

• Excellent communication skills

• A commitment to supporting young people

• Ability to work on your own and to cooperate as a team player

• Have a flexible/ 'do what it takes' approach to work

• Have experience of delivering interventions eg. ELSA, First Class at Number or be willing to undertake training

   

In return we will offer:

• Friendly and supportive staff

• Excellent opportunities for continuing professional development; we are happy to offer the right candidate ELSA training

• Support from outside agencies

• The support and understanding of an Attachment Aware School

Visits to our school are welcomed, please contact Amanda Hazell, PA to Headteacher, telephone 01202 676207 or email office@st-marys.poole.sch.uk

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School (part of Plymouth CAST) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment. These posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: 13^th July 2017             Interview date: 20^th July 2017