Salary NJC Grade B3, Scale Points 7 - 11

Salary: £22,369-£24,054 Actual - £16,862 - £18,132

Contract type: Permanent

Hours per week: 32.5

Closing date: 24.05.23

Interview date: TBC

We are looking for 2 x highly motivated Teaching Assistants to support the education, personal and social development of students with additional needs under the teacher’s clear guidance. St. John Fisher is a high achieving, over-subscribed school and we are passionate about the education of our young people.

This role would be suitable for someone:

• Looking to start a career within education
• Looking for a career change
• Planning on a gap year before university
• Who is a post-graduate

What will you be doing?

As a Teaching Assistant you will work under the guidance of the SENCo to implement agreed work programmes/intervention strategies with individuals or groups of students both in and out of the classroom. This may include assisting the teacher in their planning and management/preparation of resources.

You’ll relate well to young people, collaborate effectively with other adults and have strong organisational skills. You will be an enthusiastic team player with the ability to use initiative, work independently and stay organised.

You’ll do all this whilst capturing the spirit of our vision and values and whilst role-modelling exceptional professional behaviours.

The ideal candidates would have:

• The ability to build a rapport with students and a passion for education and learning
• The confidence to work one to one with students
• An interest in the learning needs of children with Special Educational Needs
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• The ability to work as part of a team
• A high standard of education including Maths and English

What can we offer you?

• A highly experienced, talented, supportive team of staff
• Enthusiastic students who are eager to learn
• Employee discount scheme (including Cycle to Work Scheme)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support)
• On-site parking and access to canteen• Company Pension Scheme
• A supportive organisation with the commitment to quality professional development opportunities.

Further details and a CES application form are available via the Trust website http://bishopwheelercatholicacademytrust.org/vacancies/

Job description.pdf

Person specification.pdf

Please email your completed application to recruitment@bwcat.org addressed to the Head of HR, Amanda Whelan.

St. John Fisher is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in line with KCSiE 2022, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on
behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North
Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of
third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any
subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or
practices should be made directly with the third party.