Teaching Assistant Level 1

Job Title: Teaching Assistant Level 1

Contract Details: Fixed Term until 31st August 2026 in the first instance.

Hours of work (8.15am start / 3.00pm finish):
• Full-time: Mon-Fri 30 hours per week, term time only.

Salary/Grade: 1B point 4.

Start date: As soon as possible, subject to DBS and references

The Governors of St Patrick’s RC High School are looking to appoint an excellent Teaching Assistant who are committed to ensuring pupil enjoyment and progress within our successful department.

Duties will include providing support to classroom-based teachers, working with pupils on an individual and small group basis to help with their learning. Lesson cover may also be required after training in this area.

The successful candidate will:
• Have a love for education and learning.
• Have high regard for their learning environment and resources.
• Aspire to be a talented, dynamic and an ambitious teacher in the future.
• Have the desire to inspire, engage and enthuse students.
• Engage with professional development opportunities, training sessions and CPD to help you develop your skills and knowledge.

Application packs can be downloaded from Greater Jobs. Please apply via this website. Further information can be found at www.stpatricksrchigh.co.uk.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.

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