Teaching Assistant for Primary Phase

Headteacher: Mrs L Oldcorn Carlton Road, Barnsley, S71 2LF Tel: Email: info@holytrinitybarnsley.org Website: www.holytrinitybarnsley.org The Governors seek to appoint: Teaching Assistant for Primary Phase To start as soon as possible The role: We are looking for a teaching assistant to support teaching and learning in primary phase. We have a highly effective and conscientious team of teachers and teaching assistants who work closely together to ensure the children are well prepared for the next stage in their education. All staff are committed to our pupils and share a belief that all pupils can succeed. We are seeking an enthusiastic teaching assistant; passionate about teaching and learning with the determination to drive our school forward; raising standards and creating outstanding life chances for our pupils. The School: Holy Trinity is a 3 - 16 Catholic and Church of England through-school; the only one of its kind in the country. We have a 420-place primary phase and have expanded to a 730-place secondary phase this year. Our 3 - 16 through-school status offers exciting and innovative learning opportunities which enhance progress and create a seamless transition between Key Stages 2 and 3. Our Catholic and Church of England values form our distinctive Christian ethos, and this guides and supports everything we do in school. At Holy Trinity, the leadership team, staff and governors are completely focused on nurturing each individual in order that they reach their full potential. We are determined to raise standards for our pupils and to develop independent, aspiring and caring young people. Our students are challenged to be aspirational for themselves and are nurtured to develop a growth mindset. Strong relationships underpin our cohesive and forward-looking community. Staff and pupils are proud to be part of our school. Our recent Ofsted report acknowledges that we are an "inclusive and welcoming school".

• Do you have a proven track record of securing string outcomes for your own pupils?
• Do you have the passion, enthusiasm, drive and ability to lead others?
• Are you capable of driving up standards and supporting colleagues to develop teaching and learning practice?
If so, we want to hear from you. In turn, we can offer:
• A supportive and caring school community where SLT are committed to ensuring staff wellbeing is protected and workload is sensible
• A school who are committed to continuous professional development and to supporting our pupils to achieve the best possible outcomes
• A bespoke, in-house CPD programme which allows staff to be reflective about their own practice and take ownership of their own development as well as the opportunity to work towards NPQs
• A purpose-built state of the art school building, ample parking and access to our school gym in the evenings.
Closing date: Friday 29th November 2024 at 9AM An enhanced DBS check is required for this post. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure & Barring Services form in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997. Further information and application forms are available online at www.holytrinitybarnsley.org. All Holy Trinity application forms should be returned to Holy Trinity marked for the attention of Miss L Taylor, HR and Payroll Coordinator, or emailed to jobs@holytrinitybarnsley.org.uk