1:1 Teaching Assistant

Job role

• Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£25,583.00 Annually (FTE)

1:1 Teaching Assistant job summary

1:1 Teaching Assistant position available for a September start

Term Time Only (plus Insets), 1 year Fixed Term Contract

32.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8.30am -3.30pm

NJC 5 (£13.26 per hour)

Come and join our team!

Every child deserves someone who believes in them.

At St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School, we are looking for a caring, dedicated and nurturing Teaching Assistant to support a child on their educational journey and help them flourish both academically and personally.

This is far more than a support role. It is an opportunity to build a meaningful relationship, remove barriers to learning and help a child develop the confidence, independence and skills they need to succeed. Working alongside experienced teachers and support staff, you will play a vital role in ensuring that every child feels valued, included and able to achieve their potential.

St Bonaventure's is a welcoming and ambitious school at the heart of its community, where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish. Our children are enthusiastic, respectful and eager to learn, and our staff are committed to creating a culture where kindness, aspiration and inclusion underpin everything we do.

As recognised by Ofsted:

"Leaders remove any barriers to learning or personal development pupils may have, so all can achieve their best. Most pupils with SEND learn the same ambitious curriculum as their peers. Where pupils have complex needs, teachers and LSAs provide bespoke work to meet their needs." Ofsted, June 2023

The role

The Principal and governors are looking for a caring, nurturing member of staff who is committed to supporting children's learning both in the classroom and at lunchtime. The role is varied, and we are looking for an adaptable, flexible and resourceful individual who puts the children at the centre of everything they do.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated team of professionals who have the children's best interests at the heart of what they do. They will be required to work collaboratively with class teachers to adapt and respond to the needs of the child.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare
• Is caring, nurturing and able to build positive relationships with children
• Can support pupils with a range of educational, social and emotional needs
• Works effectively alongside teachers and other professionals
• Promotes independence, confidence and self-esteem
• Is flexible, resilient and committed to helping every child succeed

What we can offer:

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to a child's life every day
• Friendly, caring and enthusiastic children who are a joy to work with
• A supportive and experienced staff team who work collaboratively and look after one another
• A school where inclusion sits at the heart of everything we do
• High-quality professional development and training opportunities
• Access to free wellbeing and medical support services
• Free on-site parking

For more information about our school, please visit the school website. Visits to the school are encouraged and can be booked by contacting the school office.

Please read the Job Description/Person Specification for a fuller description of the role.

Safeguarding Statement:

St Bonaventure’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an online search.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.Visas cannot be sponsored.If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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