Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Borough of Tameside, United Kingdom - All Saints Catholic College

Description

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a Teaching Assistant at All Saints Catholic College to support pupil behaviour and pupils with barriers to learning.

The main duties of the role:

• To provide support for students who require help to overcome barriers to learning
• Provide specialist support in a specific area of the curriculum
• Work with groups of students under the supervision of the teacher including the delivery of therapy programmes of work and the implementation of ILPs
• Assist the teacher to ensure a safe classroom and outdoor environment
• Supervise groups and occasionally whole classes for a session / lesson in the classroom or outside the main teaching area as required

The successful candidate will:

• Have strong moral and ethical principles and values
• Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations
• Be someone who is enthusiastic and motivated to challenge, inspire and motivate our students
• Be open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors and parents
• Close links and group support from the other schools in this forward-thinking Catholic multi-academy trust at this exciting time in our development
• An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals
• Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme which is one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of 18.5%
• A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training

A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:
oA confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family

oA Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts.

Some benefits are also available to family members
oFlu vaccination clinics
oEyecare Vouchers

Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit the school and meet with a member of the school's senior leadership team.

Please contact to make arrangements.

If you would like to apply for the position, application packs are available from the Vacancies section of the Trust's website

You should complete the CES Support Staff Application Form and return it by e-mail to:
. You will need to read the Application Form Notes, Privacy Notice, Job Description, Person Specification and Disclosure Form.

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, religion, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, sex and sexual orientation.

The Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The post will be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks, satisfactory references, satisfactory online/social media checks and appropriate overseas checks and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The applicant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.