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The Christus Catholic Trust are seeking to appoint:
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Permanent contract
27.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday, 08:45am until 3.15pm - term time only
Salary - Scale 7 (CCT Essex Academies Pay Scale) - Salary Range - Point 19-24 (£24,799 - £27,905 Full Time Equivalent), plus Outer Fringe Allowance (£609) Salary to be pro-rata and pay award pending.
The starting salary will be dependent on experience.
Start date: As soon as possible
Location: St Peter's Catholic Primary, Billericay
'Loving and learning together, with Jesus'
We are seeking to appoint an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (preferably Level 3 qualified) who is enthusiastic, dedicated and an outstanding practitioner to join our team. The post involves working across the school supporting teaching staff through planning, preparing and delivering lessons and intervention programmes, to facilitate non-contact time and short term cover for teachers together with accelerated progress for pupils.
The successful applicant will:
· Believe in the potential of every child.
· Be resilient.
· Be positive, show initiative and flexibility.
· Possess a good sense of humour.
· Be a strong team member.
· Have experience working alongside children with SEND and planning/delivering lessons and interventions.
· Be able to liaise with the class teacher and others who will support you in your role.
· Have high expectations for all pupils.
· Possess a can-do attitude to pupil achievement.
Our children are enthusiastic learners who work with staff to provide a supportive and welcoming environment.
Information about the Academy:
St Peter's Catholic Primary is a National Support School and a Teaching School, leading the Billericay Community Trust Teaching School Alliance. It is a two-form entry school which holds various awards including the International Schools Award, Healthy Schools Award and the International ECO-Schools Award, amongst others. 'Outstanding' Ofsted July 2009. 'Outstanding' RE Inspection 2019.
The academy and The Christus Catholic Trust will offer:
· a dynamic and collaborative team of professionals across the academy and Trust, who work together and are committed to creating an ethos of mutual support whilst providing an effective Catholic education for the children in our communities.
· Commitment to ensure that every child in our community has access to the highest possible standard of education
· The desire to appoint staff, who share our high expectations of everyone in our community, who enjoy working as a member of a team and who take solution -focused approach.
· A comprehensive programme of Professional Development for staff at all levels
St Peter's Catholic Primary School and The Christus Catholic Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday,12th October
Interview date: To be confirmed
Interviews date to be confirmed, but note it will take place via ZOOM (virtual communication)
If you want to visit the academy please email palomaGI@Christus.org.uk who will liaise with the academy to arrange your visit.
*** IMPORTANT ***
Please ensure you download our application pack and forms. If you have any problems downloading the forms please contact the Trust HR Manager on palomaGI@Christus.org.uk.
A completed application form and all other related documents should be sent by email to: palomaGI@Christus.org.uk
Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Information about the School
St Peter's Catholic Primary was a National Support School and is now part of the Billericay Teaching Alliance. It is a two-form entry school which holds various awards including Healthy Schools Award and the International ECO-Schools Award, amongst others. 'Outstanding' Ofsted February 2024. 'Outstanding' RE Inspection 2019.