Job Description

Salary
TA Grade 3/4 - MDM Grade 2


Location
St Mary\'s Catholic Primary School, Bognor Regis


Address
St Marys Roman Catholic School, Glamis Street, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 1DJ


Website
www.st-marys-bognor.w-sussex.sch.uk


Email
sbm@stmarysbognor.co.uk


Telephone No
01243 822287


Required From
2 January 2024


Contract
Temporary, Full-time, Term-time
28.75 hours per week for 6 months

Job advertisement

Are you highly motivated to help every child reach their potential?
Do you get a sense of satisfaction from helping a child to make a breakthrough in their learning?
Can you see yourself as part of our dedicated and friendly team of teaching assistants?

If you have answered YES to all three of these questions, then we would love you to apply to work at our school in the following role.

Teaching Assistant Grade 3/4 (depending on experience) \xc2\xa320,812 \xe2\x80\x93 \xc2\xa321,968 pro rata.
28.75 hours per week, Monday \xe2\x80\x93Friday, 8.15am \xe2\x80\x93 3pm, Term time only.
Midday Meals Supervisor Grade 2 \xc2\xa320,441 - \xc2\xa320,812 pro rata - 1 hr per week \xe2\x80\x93 Term time only.
Initially on a temporary basis (with the possibility of extending subject to funding).

We seek an experienced, enthusiastic teaching assistant, preferably with experience of working in an Early Years setting, who is:
\xe2\x80\xa2 reliable and takes initiative
\xe2\x80\xa2 sensitive and caring; able to build relationships
\xe2\x80\xa2 has a consistent approach towards developing children\xe2\x80\x99s PSED through daily interactions
\xe2\x80\xa2 willing to become involved in children\xe2\x80\x99s play to extend their learning and develop independence
\xe2\x80\xa2 able to work with all children, including supporting children who have English as an additional language and those with SEND
\xe2\x80\xa2 willing to deliver simple group and individual interventions
\xe2\x80\xa2 able to feedback to the teacher, make observations and assessment of learning
\xe2\x80\xa2 willing to be outside in all weathers and assist with Beach School

The ideal applicant:
\xe2\x80\xa2 Will have previous experience of working in a school environment or Early Years setting; \xe2\x80\xa2
Will have passes in GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above;
\xe2\x80\xa2 Will be educated to a good standard and ideally possess qualifications in teaching support eg. NVQ L3 or above;
\xe2\x80\xa2 Have understanding of and experience of working with children;
\xe2\x80\xa2 Will be willing to uphold our school\xe2\x80\x99s Catholic ethos and contribute to the wider aspects of school life;
\xe2\x80\xa2 Work flexibly across the primary age range.

We can offer:
\xe2\x80\xa2 Friendly and supportive staff and Governing Body, committed to supporting our children to reach their full potential;
\xe2\x80\xa2 Friendly children who have a willingness to learn;
\xe2\x80\xa2 Opportunities for Continued Professional Development;
\xe2\x80\xa2 A continually improving school with high expectations of achievement and behaviour;
\xe2\x80\xa2 An exciting and stimulating working environment based on Christian values; \xe2\x80\xa2
Small classes of fewer than twenty children and a brand-new outside area for the children to explore.

You will also be involved in leading lunchtime support with children two days per week, with the possibility of PPA cover one afternoon per week.

This is a temporary position for the remainder of the 2023/24 academic year, although there is the potential for the contract to be extended subject to funding. The post is for 28.75 hours per week, plus 1 hour lunch duty, term time only.
We are looking for someone to start with us no later than 2nd January 2024.

St Mary\xe2\x80\x99s School is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and there is an expectation of all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a successful enhanced criminal records check via the DBS, satisfactory references and a pre-employment health check. You will also be required to provide evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

The application form, job description and person specification are attached to this advertisement. Please use your application and personal statement to reflect your personality, experience and interest in the job.

Visits to the school are encouraged.

Application forms should be sent to:
sbm@stmarysbognor.co.uk
Anna Winstanley - School Business Manager



Posted Date:
10 November 2023


Closing Date:
26 November 2023


Interview Date:
1 December 2023