EYFS Level 3 Teaching Assistant

St Chad’s School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic EYFS Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our happy, friendly and supportive team. The successful candidate will share our values as a Catholic community and be committed to school improvement.

The successful candidate will:

• Be supportive of the Catholic ethos of our school.
• Be required to provide academic, behavioural and social support for groups and individual children.
• Have an understanding of the EYFS Curriculum.
• Experience of supporting pupils with SEND.
• Be able to use their own initiative.
• Be committed to raising pupils’ attainment,
• Experience of working within a Catholic school would be desirable but is not essential.

Be creative and devoted to providing children with rich learning experiences.

Have good interpersonal skills, able to work effectively as a team member with colleagues, parents and governors.

Have a strong commitment to their own learning and professional development.

In return, our school offers:

Children, who are well behaved, motivated to learn and who enjoy school. In our Section 48 inspection, Inspectors said ‘Pupils’ behaviour reflects how they embrace the school’s mission statement and try to behave in a Christ-like way. Behaviour throughout the school is of a very high standard. Pupils are extremely kind, polite and caring.’

• Professional and dedicated staff, supportive parents and Governors.
• A school that works hard to support a work life balance. Where staff have the option to take PPA at home; reduced marking and feedback; dedicated time for data input; spiritual development through whole school and staff retreats; continued professional development.
• A strong, hardworking and dedicated staff team. In our OFSTED Inspection, Inspectors noted ‘St Chad’s Catholic Primary is a school where all pupils are welcomed with open arms. Relationships between staff and pupils are highly positive. Staff are kind. Pupils are well cared for and nurtured. Pupils feel safe and happy here.’
• Being part of the St Teresa of Calcutta Multi-Academy. A genuinely exciting partnership of schools, that thrive together as a group through training and shared expertise.
• A willingness to embrace new ideas.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide a copy of their birth certificate. In addition, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our safer recruitment process.