Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Support AAAD5027 - Temporary - 25 hours per week (Term Time only) - Grade 4

The Governors of St Luke's Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our hard-working, caring and compassionate team.

The position will involve 1:1 support, working alongside and supporting a child in year 3, for 25 hours per week. The role requires a dedicated practitioner to work with a pupil who has social and emotional needs.

Our successful candidate will need experience of providing emotional support for children, ideally be ELSA trained, and able to work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo.

They will demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative, be professional and work well as part of a team. They will also be a highly motivated individual who will ensure the best possible outcomes for the pupils they work with.

They will provide academic support with the aim to raise pupils’ attainment and ensure they achieve their potential in relation to the targets set.

To gain a much clearer and detailed picture of the role, it is strongly recommended that you contact the school to arrange a visit.

The governing body is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our children and expect staff to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment and therefore all applications should be made on the CES application form. We do not accept CV's. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Checks along with other pre-employment checks.

Visits to school are welcome. Please contact the school office via email at bursar@stlukes.cheshire.sch.uk  or call 01244 259999 to make an appointment.

Closing date: 12 noon Monday 6th January 2025 

Shortlisting: Monday 6th January 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 8th January 2025