St Wilfrid’s Catholic Academy - Teacher Support Assistant

Teacher Support Assistant Level 4 – To start as soon as possible.

The Academy Committee of St. Wilfrid’s Catholic Academy wish to appoint a Level 4 Teaching Support Assistant for 25hrs per week.

Actual salary £11,137 - £12,086

The successful candidates should be able to demonstrate:

• Support the Catholic ethos of the school
• An understanding of, and commitment to, Catholic education.
• Experience in working with children in either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Knowledge, skills and understanding of a range of strategies that will ensure the progress of children with additional needs
• Have high expectations of what pupils can achieve
• The ability to liaise effectively with staff and contribution to assessment of learning
• Relevant qualifications/experience or training ( GCSE Maths and English) Working towards or achieved Level 3 NVQ)

The successful candidates are assured that:

• The school provides a happy, welcoming environment in which pupils are valued.
• High quality support, induction and mentoring
• Delightful pupils
• Enthusiastic staff who enjoy working as a team

 St. Wilfrid’s Catholic Academy is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment.

The post will be offered on a Catholic Education Service Contract. St Wilfrid’s are part of The Newman Catholic Collegiate. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to DBS disclosure.

The post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Criminal Records Bureau.

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 – List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at: http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/employers/

For further details of this post, please contact Mrs. Lavelle, Academy Manager

Application forms are available via the school office or via email: office@stwilfridsnewman.co.uk

Closing date for applications 5^th October 2021

Short listing: Candidates will be contacted by 9^th October 2021

Interviews: TBC