Teaching Assistant (post two)

Teaching Assistants St Cuthbert's RC Primary School

There are two posts available, please indicate when applying which vacancy you wish to be considered for, or both.

Post 1: Teaching Assistant - 23.5 hours, Grade 4, £16,215 - £17,980 pro rata - starting salary will depend on experience

Essential Qualifications: 5 GCSEs inc English and Maths and NCFE Level 3 or equivalent

Post 2: Higher Level Teaching Assistant - 9 hours, Grade 6, £19,317 - £21,734 pro rata - starting salary will depend on experience

Essential Qualifications: 5 GCSEs inc English and Maths and a HLTA qualification or equivalent

The Governors of our happy, successful school wish to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated Teaching Assistant to work in Key Stage 2, although flexibility throughout the key stages is expected.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:

• Is fully supportive of the Catholic ethos of our school.

• Has high expectations of achievement and behaviour.

• Is committed to working alongside teaching staff to raise standards within a broad and balanced curriculum.

• Is willing to contribute and work effectively as part of a team.

We can offer:

• Happy, enthusiastic and well behaved children who enjoy coming to school to learn.

• A highly motivated and caring staff, committed to the further development of our school.

• Excellent parental support and a committed Governing Body

• An active role in contributing to the shared vision of our school.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged; please contact the School Office for an appointment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal check for regulated activity.

Our school is committed to the safeguarding and protection of our pupils and staff and responds in accordance with Durham Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.

An Application Pack is available via email at clsstcuthberts@durhamlearning.net

A signed hard copy should be returned to Headteacher, Mrs Clare Swales, at the above address, by 4.00pm on Wednesday 1st October.

This post is not open to job share.

Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle in partnership with Durham County Council

St Cuthbert's RC Primary School
Ropery Lane
Chester-le-Street
DH3 3PH

Email: www.st-cuthbertsrc-chester-le-street.durham.sch.uk

Tel: 0191 3882305