Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Teaching Assistant to cover maternity leave.

The role will largely be based in EYFS, plus other cover around school. You must be suitably qualified to at least a full and relevant Level 3 qualification. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. 

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT), a family of 38 schools that includes two sixth forms and a football academy. With more than 12,300 students and 1,500 staff, NPCAT is now one of the largest multi-academy trusts in the UK. 

The successful candidate will:

• Promote our friendly Catholic ethos.
• Have experience of working with children within the primary age range and of working in partnership with class teachers and other members of staff.
• Be highly motivated with a commitment to securing the best outcomes for all children.
• Have excellent standards of literacy, numeracy and spoken English.
• Can demonstrate excellent behaviour management and communication skills to support pupils with different needs and abilities and have high expectations of learning and behaviour for all.
• Be actively involved in all aspects of school life.

In return we will offer you:

• A strong Catholic ethos.
• Happy and enthusiastic pupils, who are eager to learn and to benefit from an enriched, extended curriculum.
• Hard working and dedicated colleagues.
• Good professional development opportunities.
• Supportive governors and parents who want the very best for our school.

For further information or to request a visit, please contact Maddy New, School Business Manager on 01653692274 or enquiries@smm.npcat.org.uk