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School Name Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
School Address Charles St, Saint Helens WA10 1LN Tel: 01744 678319
Job Title Learning Assistant Level 2
Job reference HCLA3
Department Children & Young People Services Department
Grade SCP 3
Pay From: £14470.69 To: £14665.15
Hours 27.5 Hours Per Week Term Time Only plus 5 Inset Days
Closing date 10 May 2024 (12pm)
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Job Description
EYFS Teaching Assistant Level 2 – fixed term for up to`12 months to cover maternity leave.
NJC scp 3
27.5 hours per week - term time only plus 5 days

About the School

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a one form entry school with a Nursery based in the Town ward of St. Helens. We are an integral part of the local community and are very family orientated with a strong Catholic ethos. At Holy Cross Catholic Primary School we are determined to ensure that each and every one of our children has high aspirations for who and what they can become in the future. We strive to ensure that the children at our school experience a broad and balanced curriculum that is knowledge rich, exciting and engaging. We set high standards for our staff and for our children and believe that hard work is the key to success. Our school has a dedicated team that works hard to reach high standards in everything we do.

We expect the successful candidate to:
• Be a qualified EYFS practitioner with at least a Level 3 in an appropriate childcare qualification - is desirable
• Be reflective in their practice and strive for excellence
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Have high expectations of all children
• Be able to motivate and enthuse children

In return we offer:
• Happy and motivated children
• A supportive staff and Governing body who are committed to the best possible outcomes for children
• A diverse community of which we are proud
• A unique setting where each child is celebrated for who they are

Main purpose of the role:
• To work in partnership with the class teacher to support learning in the EYFS

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.

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

Closing date: 10th May 2024
Shortlisting: 13th May 2024
Interviews: 20th May 2024

All Application forms to be returned to Mrs Gillespie at holycross@sthelens.org.uk by 12.00pm on 10th May 2024.
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Job Application Packs
Disqualification_Guidance (2).pdf
CES_Application_Form_-_Support_Staff_Dec_2019 (4) (1).docx
Application_Forms_-_Notes_to_Applicants (3).docx
Consent_to_Obtain_References_Form (3).docx
Rehabilitation_of_Offenders_Act_1974_-_Disclosure_Form (2).docx
Recruitment_Monitoring_Form (4).docx
Learning Assistant Level 2 Job Description (inc Extended Services).pdf
Learning Assistant Level 2 Person Specification.pdf
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