St Mary’s Catholic Academy Ford Green Road, Norton Telephone      01782 234820 E Mail    office@stmarysnewman.co.uk   

Web address    www.stmarysstoke.co.uk

Teaching Assistant required for a ASAP

This is a permanent position at St Mary’s Catholic Academy

for 25 hours Level 4 (Actual salary £11,137 - £12,086)

St Mary’s is part of the Newman Catholic Collegiate. The Directors are seeking to appoint a hardworking and committed Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic team. In St. Mary’s recent Ofsted report (December 2021), it was stated that ‘The school’s staff form a united team, committed to the school’s ethos of ‘many hearts, one accord’. They are determined to do the very best for all pupils.’ St Mary’s and its partner school, Our Lady of Grace are both rated outstanding by Ofsted and we are looking for a practitioner to complement our outstanding team.

We are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant who:

• Is fully supportive of the Catholic Ethos of the school
• Has a good working knowledge of the primary curriculum
• Has a flexible approach and ability to work as part of a team
• Is willing to participate fully in all aspects of school life
• Has the ability to think on their feet and use their initiative
• Is motivated, passionate and reflective about their work

     We can offer:

• A friendly, welcoming community which values everyone
• A positive climate in which you can develop new ideas and initiatives;
• Support from an enthusiastic and dynamic team at this and other schools within the academy.
• Happy, enthusiastic, well-behaved children who are keen to learn
• Very supportive staff, parents and governors
• A commitment to your on-going professional development.

St Mary’s and Our Lady of Grace Catholic  Academies are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment.  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions

Candidates are welcome and encouraged to visit the school by prior arrangement.. Application packs are available from Mrs Tracey Edge, Academy Manager, St Mary’s Catholic Academy, Ford Green Road, Norton ST6 8EZ tel- 01782 234820

and also on the school’s Website: www.stmarysstoke.co.uk

For further information about this post, or to arrange a school visit, please contact

Mr. I Beardmore, Principal or Mrs S Rathbone, Head of School

Closing date for all applications: Friday 4^th February