Learning Support Assistant
Post commencing: February 2018, date to be confirmed.
Employer: Governors of St Thomas’ CE Primary School (Voluntary Aided)
Location: St Thomas’ CE Primary School, Heaton Chapel
Salary Grade: Level B/Scale 2
Working Pattern: Part Time-12 hours pro-rata,
Working Hours: term time only
Contract Type: Permanent for child’s attendance at this school
Closing date: Monday 11th December 2017 12:00
Job Type: Education School based, Support Staff
Interview Date: TBC
St Thomas’ CE Primary School
Wellington Road North
Heaton Chapel
Stockport
SK4 4QG
0161 432 6809
The children, staff and Governing Body at St Thomas’ CE Primary School, Heaton Chapel are looking for a dedicated and experienced teaching assistant to support them on their creative learning journey. Collectively, we are seeking an inspirational individual with a passion for education and achievement. We are proud of our commitment to the overall wellbeing of our children, and would like to recruit a team member who is flexible and full of enthusiasm.
This role will include providing classroom support to a pupil and assisting the teacher with preparation of learning activities for this child in line with the National Curriculum.
The successful candidate will also be required to be involved in assessing and tracking the progression of the pupil and developing positive learning behaviours within the classroom.
The successful candidate will:
- Have excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Be able to demonstrate a consistently caring and supportive manner
- Have the ability to inspire children and provide high quality learning experiences
- Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a deep understanding of how children learn
- Have high expectations of children’s attainment and behaviour
- Have the ability to work positively and collaboratively with children, staff, parents and other stakeholders
- Be able to work within and uphold our learning and caring Christian ethos
Please apply by written statement addressing all the skills named above to
headteacher@st-thomasheaton.stockport.sch.uk or hand into the school office. Visits to the school are encouraged.
Application Form.doc
Job Description.docx
Person Specification.docx
St Thomas C.E. Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.