1:1 Teaching Assistant
The Federated Schools of St Joseph’s Catholic
Nursery, Infants and Juniors
Postion: Teaching Assistant/ 1-1 Pupil support
Salary: SC2.04
Start date: January 2024, subject to reference, DBS and medical checks.
Contract: Fixed term years contract or rolling contract
The Federated Schools of St. Joseph’s Catholic Nursery, Infants and Juniors wish to appoint an enthusiastic,
highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our existing team. The role requires working one to one or in
groups to support children specifically with special educational or additional learning needs.
We can offer:
- Happy, warm and vibrant schools where everyone feels welcomed and valued;
- A caring and positive school community underpinned by our strong Catholic ethos;
- Staff committed to high quality teaching and learning and a culture where everyone is encouraged to succeed;
- Enthusiastic, positive, and excellently behaved pupils who enjoy school;
- Excellent professional development opportunities;
- Professional, creative, friendly and innovative teaching environment;
- Supportive governors and parents and strong links with St. Joseph’s Parish;
We are looking for a candidate who will:
- Be fully committed to safeguarding the children in our care;
- Provide a caring and nurturing environment that is supportive and inclusive of all children;
- Be enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated to inspire and motivate all children to learn and achieve;
- Deliver personalised learning approaches, meeting the needs, abilities and aspirations of all pupils;
- Be resilient, confident with behaviour management and have a good sense of humour.
As a 1-1 Teaching Assistant you will be responsible for:
- Liaising with the class teacher regarding work set for the lesson
- Providing emotional and behavioural support
- Reporting any safeguarding concerns to the designated safeguarding lead
- Supporting pupils with social, language and commination difficulties and SEND
- Leading focus intervention groups (with support) for reading, speaking and listening and social
communication
How to apply?
Please note that all applicants must use the CES application forms provided. All sections of the CES application form and relevant supplementary documents must be completed.
Completed application forms must be returned by email to: maria.power@st-josephs-inf.waltham.sch.uk
Closing Date: Friday 1st December at 12 noon
Interview Date: TBC
Visits to our lovely school are warmly welcome.
Our school 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 required to
undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS