EYFS Teaching and Learning Assistant
Contract type: Temporary contract until July 2025
Work pattern: 21.25 hours per week (5 mornings), Term time only (38 weeks)
Salary information: Scale 2, point 4, £13,957 per annum
Start date: January 2025
The Governors of St Swithun Wells’ Catholic School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching and Learning Assistant who is driven by high standards of learning and support for children.
St Swithun Wells’ is a one form entry school with children who have positive attitudes to learning and exemplary behaviour. Our school’s continuous strive for excellence is supported by our school community of parents and governors in addition to our inspiring and dedicated staff team.
We are looking for a child-centred Teaching Assistant who will:
- Have at least Level 2 teaching assistant qualification or the equivalent.
- Provide whole class support under the direct instruction/guidance of the Class Teacher.
- Offer individual support to children with additional needs, lead interventions and give small group support.
- Inspire and motivate children to achieve.
- Support the Catholic ethos of our school.
- Have creativity and flexibility and make use of their own initiative when appropriate.
- Have a great sense of humour and the ability to work as part of a team.
We can offer you:
- A strong Catholic ethos and a commitment to collaborative working.
- A positive, friendly, caring and committed staff team.
- Polite, fun and extremely well- behaved children.
- A supportive school community of parents and governors.
Applicant instructions: Please send completed application documents to admin@ssw.school or posted to St Swithun Wells' Catholic Primary school, Hunters Hill, Ruislip, HA4 9HS.
Closing date: 10th December 2024 at 10am
Interview: Thursday 12th December 2024
St Swithun Wells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre employment checks.