Teaching Assistant Level 3 - St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School

Teaching Assistant Level 3 - St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
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Post No.POSN003457 - Level 3 Teaching Assistant - St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School

Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Permanent Contract

St. Mary’s RC Primary School has a vacancy for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant. The post is permanent, commencing September 1st 2024 (or as soon as possible), based on 39 weeks, working 37 hrs per week.

We are looking for an enthusiastic teaching assistant who will be class based within a Foundation Phase class and also support with before or after school nurture provision for 5 hours across the week. They will be required to support with cover supervision on an ad hoc basis when needed.

A great opportunity for a current, experienced teaching assistant to further develop their skills and be part of a highly successful school recently recognised by Estyn for being a caring school where everyone matters. A school where “Adults care deeply about the pupils, each other and the wider school community”.

Visits to school to discuss the position further are welcomed.

The school offers:

A strong and caring Catholic ethos
Dedicated, hardworking and enthusiastic staff
A committed and supportive Governing Body
Positive happy children who enjoy learning

“The school is a caring, nurturing, diverse community where individual pupils feel valued and safe…..The highly inclusive ethos secures progress and achievement for all. The school has effective arrangements to promote kindness and respect. This is reflected in nearly all pupils’ exemplary behaviour, the courtesy they show others, and their positive attitudes towards their learning.”
Estyn May 2023

The successful candidate will:

Be supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school
Have experience of working with young people
Have excellent organisation and communication skills
Be motivated and flexible
Work effectively as part of a team

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

CES application forms must be completed - www.cesew.org.uk. Application forms are available on request from school via email if preferred.

Please email completed application forms to Mrs D Evans stmarysrc.primary@newportschools.wales

Visits to the school are welcomed please contact the office on 01633 840490 to arrange.

Closing date: Thursday 23rd May 2024 at 4pm

Interview including whole class or group observations will take place on Tuesday 4th & Wednesday 5th June 2024

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from the minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Our values – Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together
Ein gwerthoedd – Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd