Post 1

Teaching Assistant Additional Needs 12.5 hours per week (term-time only)

Post 2

Grade 4 actual salary £5,530

Teaching Assistant Additional Needs 10 hours per week (term-time only)

Fixed term until 20^th July 2022 -  Grade 4 actual salary £4,424

Are you looking for a new role in an innovative and supportive Multi Academy Company and a school where teaching and learning are of equal importance to children’s happiness and well-being? We are delighted to advertise an excellent opportunity to join St Dominic’s Catholic Primary School in the picturesque market town of Stone, one of our 13 rural primary schools located in the stunning countryside of Staffordshire.

We are seeking to appoint 2 teaching assistants (additional needs) These posts may be combined to create 1 post for a suitable candidate.

• Support an individual child, sometimes within small groups, making the adjustments  on a day to day basis to ensure access to a differentiated and highly   personalised curriculum
• Be proactive and flexible in supporting the child’s needs
• Working closely with the SENCO to deliver a personalised programme of support to meet targets
• To support and maintain positive links between home and school by  making parents feel welcome
• To work collaboratively with several external agencies to draw upon skills, knowledge and recommendations to help support the child
• NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants (or recognised equivalent qualification)
• The successful applicant will be required to work Monday-Friday to meet the requirements set out in the pupils Education Health Care Plan. Whilst these hours are protected with the EHCP, should the child leave at any time the position may cease which will terminate the post 

Why St Dominic’s Catholic Primary School?

• A Christian community with a caring, secure and disciplined environment.
• A happy and supportive family atmosphere.
• High academic standards.
• A commitment to success for all.
• Excellent relationships with parents.
• St Dominic’s is committed to your on-going professional  development              

Closing date for applications: 9am 13^th December

• Informal enquiries, further details and application forms from Mrs A Mooney, Office Manager on 01785 413278 or email office@st-dominics-catholic.staffs.sch.uk All applications should be returned to Mrs Stokes. 

  For further information about St Dominic’s, please visit the school website, st-dominics-catholic.staffs.sch.uk

  The position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.  Further details regarding this check are available by visiting www.gov.uk/dbs This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.