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School Name St Thomas Of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
School Address Rainford Rd, Denton's Green, Saint Helens WA10 6BX Tel: 01744 621380
Job Title L2 Teaching Assistant – 2 posts (temporary until 21st July 2023)
Job reference STOCTLA2
Department Children & Young People Services Department
Grade SCP 3
Pay From: £12027.93 To: £12149.29
Hours 25 hours per week term-time + 5 days after term time
Closing date 10 February 2023 (12pm)
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Job Description
The Governing Body of St. Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School wish to appoint two highly motivated, enthusiastic, energetic and caring Teaching Assistants to work within our successful and hardworking team.

We are seeking a colleague who:
- Is sensitive to the needs of children
- Is able to communicate effectively with children and adults
- Has excellent literacy and numeracy skills and be able to work independently.
- Will be professional at all times
- Will be committed to the safeguarding of the children

The successful candidates will provide support for pupils throughout the school with duties ranging as follows:

- Supporting small groups of pupils with literacy and numeracy interventions
- Supporting the class teacher with the preparation of resources and maintaining a high quality, interactive environment for the children
- Supervision of pupils and promotion of good behaviour.
- Establishing positive relationships with parents/carers.
- Contributing to the ethos of the school and supporting extra-curricular activities and events

In return we can offer you:
- A positive, warm and caring Catholic ethos
- Enthusiastic and well-behaved children
- A friendly, supportive and caring environment in which to work
- A staff and governing body who strive for excellence
- Supportive and dedicated parents
- A commitment to professional development opportunities

This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing Date: Friday, 10th February 2023 @ 12 Noon
Observation/Interview: Week commencing 20th February 2023, date and time to be confirmed
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Job Application Packs
Learning Assistant Level 2 Person Specification (inc Extended Services) Dec 2016.docx
Nonteachingapplicationformdisclosure.pdf
Learning Assistant Level 2 Job Description (inc Extended Services).pdf
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