HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT

Job Description

The Christus Catholic Trust are seeking to appoint:

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Permanent contract

35 hours per week

Monday to Friday, 08:45am until 3.15pm - term time only

Salary - Band 4 (CCT Thurrock Academies Pay Scale) - Salary Range -Point 12 - 20 (£19,330 - £23,625)

Start date: 1st December 2020 or sooner if possible

Location: St Mary's Catholic Primary, Tilbury

St Mary's is a single form entry school located in the heart of a diverse community.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant 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 be expected to:

· 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.

The academy and The Christus Catholic Trust will offer:

· A friendly school with a welcoming atmosphere from both pupils and staff

· Exceptionally well behaved children, who love learning

· 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 Mary'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 2nd November 2020 (by midday)

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