1:1 Teaching Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint a 1:1 Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will be reliable, dedicated and hardworking and help to help provide a welcoming environment for our children, staff and visitors.

Applicants must be able to work as part of a team, communicate effectively with children, staff, governors, parents and contractors and demonstrate adherence to established safety policies and procedures.

Desirable skills/experience:

• Knowledge of how to incorporate visual and concrete resources into planning to support learning (use of total communication) would be of use.
• Ability to take responsibility for creating a spiralised curriculum incorporating opportunities to revisit learning regularly.
• Experience of Emotional Literacy or Mental Health needs within children.
• Experience of using the EYFS curriculum in Key Stage 1.
• Ability to work in a team to support and create the best experience for children to enable them to meet their full potential.
• Be flexible to do a range of tasks and to use own initiative when required.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE or ‘O’ Level Grade C or above or equivalent).
• Work within, and act upon, the advice of class teacher and SENDCo.
• Have experience of working with children.
• Be an excellent communicator and team player.
• Work within our school’s rigorous safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Remain calm, confidential and professional in all situations.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A positive ethos with friendly, happy and motivated children
• A team of loyal and dedicated staff
• A supportive Local Governing Committee and successful, hardworking Friends of St Joseph’s (PTA)
• Modernised buildings with spacious grounds and facilities, including forest school area and an outdoor classroom

Commitment to safeguarding

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application.