Support Assistant Level 2

Support Assistant Level 2

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

SNT4157(e)

Part time - term time plus specified days

Salary £23,114 - £23,500 per annum pro rata Actual salary £17,433 - £17,724 per annum

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust, you will be employed by the Local Governing Committee.

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School

Great Lime Road

Forest Hall

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE12 7AB

32.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 training days.

Fixed term until 31st August 2025

*This post attracts a Living Wage supplement. In addition to the hourly rate, this post will receive the Living Wage supplement to bring the hourly rate up to a minimum of £12 an hour*

Required as soon as possible, the Local Governing Committee of St Mary’s Catholic Primary school are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Support Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team.

The role will involve working with pupils in one-to-one and small group situations as well as supporting class teachers with classroom administration and organisation. You should be able to work effectively as part of a team, following the direction of teachers as well as working under your own initiative when necessary.

We are seeking someone who:

<ul>

<li>Is either a practising Catholic or someone who is supportive of our Catholic ethos</li>

<li>Holds a recognised Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or willing to work towards the qualification</li>

<li>Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills</li>

<li>Is able to work under their own initiative as well as within the team</li>

<li>Can be flexible in their approach to work</li>

<li>Is able to demonstrate good relationships with children, parents, staff and Governors </li>

</ul>

We can offer you:

<ul>

<li>A warm and welcoming school community with high aspirations for everyone</li>

<li>Happy and delightful children who respond to challenge and are keen to learn</li>

<li>An enthusiastic, supportive and hard-working team of staff</li>

<li>Active supportive Governors and parents</li>

<li>A commitment to providing a range of opportunities for professional development </li>

</ul>

Informal visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Siobhan Foster, Head Teacher on the school telephone number: 0191 814 2006.

Application packs can be downloaded from the school or the Bishop Bewick website and completed applications should be returned to the school office, office@stmarysfh.org.uk.

Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to obtain &lsquo;an Enhanced check for Regulated Activity from the Disclosure and Barring Service&rsquo; and undergo a social media check before commencing employment.

Closing Date: 12 noon Friday 11th October 2024

Short Listing: w/c Monday 14th October 2024

Interviews: w/c Monday 21st October 2024

Fixed Term

Closing date:

11 October 2024