St Jude’s Catholic Primary School
Worsley Mesnes Drive
Worsley Mesnes
Wigan
WN3 5AN
Grade 3 - £8.09 - £8.90 per hour
30 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year
Temporary until 31 August 2018
Required for January 2018
The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated Teaching Assistant Level 2 to provide support on a one to one basis and with small groups within Key Stage 1.
The successful candidate must be willing to build constructive, supportive relationships with pupils, teachers and carers.
The hours of work will be Monday to Friday 8.45am – 3.15pm, with 30 minutes for lunch.
The successful candidate will:
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Want to make a difference to children’s lives
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Support and cater for the needs of each individual child
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Have an understanding of the needs of children
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Be aware of behaviour strategies and be confident in implementing them
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Follow Individual Education / Behaviour plans
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Provide support for the class teacher and children
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Work closely with staff, parents and outside agencies
Essential Qualifications:
- Level 2 or equivalent qualification
- Basic literacy and numeracy qualifications
Essential Experience:
- Experience of working with or caring for children
- Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment
- Experience of supporting pupils with special needs
It would be a distinct advantage for applicants to have previous experience working with children or individuals with autism or challenging behaviour.
If you would like to know more about the role, please visit www.saintjudes.wigan.sch.uk, contact Angela Shaw on 01942 204091 or email enquiries@saintjudes.wigan.sch.uk.
To view documents relating to this post, please click the links below:-
Job Description and Person Specification.docx
School DBS Applicant Information.doc
Guidance for Safer Working Practices.pdf
Childcare Disqualification Requirements.doc
Interview date: To be confirmed
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