SCHOOL

Teaching Assistant

Our Lady Catholic Primary School · Hitchin

Job description

About the RoleYou will work closely with class teachers to support pupils’ learning, providing both in-class support and working with small groups or individual children. The role may involve supporting pupils across the school, with a particular focus ideally in Upper Key Stage 2.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

  • Has previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a school setting
  • Ideally has experience supporting pupils in Upper Key Stage 2
  • Holds a relevant qualification equivalent to at least Level 2
  • Is positive, adaptable and able to build strong relationships with children and staff
  • Demonstrates initiative and a commitment to supporting pupil progress and wellbeing
  • Has good communication and teamwork skills
  • Is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school, including wraparound provision if required

We Can Offer:

  • A welcoming and supportive staff team
  • Enthusiastic and happy and pupils
  • A strong sense of community
  • Opportunities for professional development

We are very proud of our whole school community and would love the opportunity to welcome the right person to further strengthen the team. Applicants must be in sympathy and willing to support the aims and values of our Catholic school but do not need to be Catholic themselves. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you would like to discuss the role further please do not hesitate to contact the school. You can see some of what we do on our school website; https://www.ourladys.herts.sch.uk/

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email and invited to interview. The Governors and staff of Our Lady School are fully committed to promoting the safeguarding and wellbeing of all pupils. We follow safer recruitment guidelines when advertising and employing new staff and the post would be subject to an enhanced DBS check, reference checks, medical check and an online social media search in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education and our Safer Recruitment Policy. By submitting and signing your application, you acknowledge that such searches will be conducted before appointment.

We truly welcome all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity and religion.

For further information or to apply, please contact the school office.

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