Staff Vacancies
ST THERESA’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY
We currently have 2 vacancies in school:
TEACHING ASSISTANT
32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (Term Time Only) 8:30 – 3:30
Temporary Contract in the first instance
Salary: Grade 4 £26,016 pro rata per annum
The Governors of St Theresa’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a qualified, experienced Teaching Assistant for our one form entry primary school. We are looking for a keen, self-motivated person who will work with honesty and integrity and help to maintain the excellent reputation of the school within the community. The school will offer you a friendly, hardworking environment with happy children and an enthusiastic, dedicated staff team.
The successful candidate will need to build a caring, supportive relationship with all children, enabling them to participate happily and productively. You will be required to work closely with class teachers and the school SENCo.
Experience of Early Years and Key Stage 1 would be preferable.
Key Responsibilities of the role include:
- Ensure that pupils receive targeted support, appropriate to their needs under the direction of the Class Teacher and SENCo.
- To assist with the planning and implementation of any individual programmes of work.
- To assist in the monitoring of pupils in areas of learning and keep records as per school policy.
- Develop a good working relationship with pupils, families and other professionals.
- To supervise children during break and lunchtime
It is essential that candidates can support and uphold the Catholic ethos of the school. Applications are welcomed from both Catholic and non-Catholic candidates.
St. Theresa’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to rigorous vetting procedures including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation.
To apply, please complete the Catholic Application form, Notes to Applicants form, Recruitment Monitoring form and Consent to Obtain References form attached to the advert or contact Mrs Sharon Williams on 01244 470860 or via email: bursar@st-theresas.cheshire.sch.uk requesting the application pack. Please return all forms to bursar@st-theresas.cheshire.sch.uk (please note only applications received on the Catholic application form will be considered)
Closing date for applications: Friday 9th October at 9.30am
Interview date: Wednesday 14th October Start date: To be arranged dependent on applicant
Welfare Assistant
15 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (Part-time, Term Time Only)
(Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Temporary Contract in the first instance
Salary: Grade 3 (£25,949 pro rata per annum)
The Governors of St. Theresa’s Catholic Primary School seek to appoint a Welfare Assistant to work within the EYFS department of the school.
Your work will be to support other staff within the department and wider school with the welfare needs of the children in our care. You will also help to supervise meal and snack times, help to organise play and learning activities and also support the gathering of information for the children’s learning journals. Occasionally you may be asked to support the work of the school with children in other departments or attend school visits etc. by arrangement and with notice.
The successful candidate will need to be understanding, dependable, caring and professional. You will need to be a supportive member of the school team and willing to be flexible. A secure understanding and awareness of Safeguarding expectations is essential. You will be required to complete an online Safeguarding course on appointment.
The Welfare Assistant at St. Theresa’s must fully uphold our strong Catholic ethos and support the wider work and the mission of the school to ensure that every child is able to achieve their full potential in learning, faith and wider social development.
This post is temporary in the first instance due to budget constraints.
Closing Date: Friday 9th October at 9.30am
Interviews: Thursday 15th October
Application Forms, copies of this advert and a full job description are available from Mrs Sharon Williams at St. Theresa’s School Office or via email: bursar@st-theresas.cheshire.sch.uk
Completed forms should be returned to Mrs Sharon Williams, St Theresa’s Catholic Primary School, Kipling Road, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5UU or via email: bursar@st-theresas.cheshire.sch.uk