Part-time Temporary Teaching Assistant

Required to start as soon as possible

Initially a temporary contract for a period of 12 months

25 hours per week over 4 days

(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8.35 am to 3.35 pm and Friday 8.35 am to 2.35 pm

to include a 30 minute unpaid lunch break each day)

Term time only (39 weeks including INSET days)

Annual Salary Grade 6 SCP 6 (£25,183 FTE) (£16,421 actual pro rata salary pa).

St Mary’s Catholic High School are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our Learning Support Department to work across the curriculum supporting pupils with special educational needs.

We wish to appoint someone who has:

• A good level of numeracy and literacy with 5 GCSEs Grade 4 or above including English and Mathematics.
• The ability to form good relationships with pupils, staff and parents/carers as well as empathy and commitment to the pupils you will support.
• Patience with the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• An understanding of confidentiality issues and data protections.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Previous experience within a similar role would be desirable, however, it is not essential.

TO APPLY YOU MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN THE SCHOOL’S APPLICATION FORM.  CVS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 

Potential candidates would be very welcome to visit or have an informal telephone discussion before applying.   If you would like to do so or would like any further information please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Rachel Gilding. 

We are particularly keen to reflect the diverse nature of our student community in our staff; we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and strongly believe that diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact to our whole school community.

Application packs may be downloaded from the school’s website www.st-maryshigh.derbyshire.sch.uk or alternatively please telephone Mrs R Gilding, Headteacher’s PA on 01246 201191 (ext 2011) or e-mail rgilding@stmaryschesterfield.org.uk for further information or an application pack. 

Closing date:  9.00 am on 22 November 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.

St Mary's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.