Teaching Assistant Level 1

Fixed Term Contract until August 2027, 30 hours per week

The Governors of St Patrick's RC High School are looking to appoint excellent Teaching Assistants who are committed to ensuring pupil enjoyment and progress within our successful department.

Duties will include providing support to classroom based teachers, working with pupils on an individual and small group basis to help with their learning. Lesson cover may also be required after training in this area.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a love for education and learning.
• Have high regard for their learning environment and resources.
• Aspire to be a talented, dynamic and an ambitious teacher in the future.
• Have the desire to inspire, engage and enthuse students.
• Engage with professional development opportunities, training sessions and CPD to help you develop your skills and knowledge.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure. An online search may be conducted for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks in the recruitment process.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide documentary proof of your right to work in the UK
• Qualifications/registrations - if applicable for the role

Please note that Salford City Council is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for any role, as no Certificates of Sponsorship are available. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this.

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