Teaching Assistant Level 2 (TA2) Vacancy

Permanent / Term time only

Actual starting salary Grade 4 FTE

• = £23,114 - £23,893pa (please note this is to be pro-ratad)


We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 2 for our outstanding secondary school.

The main purpose of the role, under the general supervision and direction of the teacher, is to plan and implement learning activities for individuals and groups. To monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher and establish supportive and constructive relationships with pupils parents and carers.

The ideal candidate will need to be:

• a team player,


• patient,


• compassionate,


• use their own initiative,


• focussed upon progress,


• reflect the ethos of the school,


• willing to learn but also have knowledge of SEND


• experience of supporting pupils with additional needs.


The school of 1000 pupils, plus a Sixth Form of 300 students, is attractively and conveniently situated close to the Ribble Valley and has excellent motorway connections via the M65 to the M6 and M62.

If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity and you feel you have something special to contribute to St Christopher's, then we eagerly anticipate your application.

The non-teaching application form should be completed electronically and emailed to vacancies@st-christophers.org, marked for the attention of Mrs Grimshaw. It should be accompanied with a supporting letter of not more than two sides of A4 paper, in 11 point font, explaining your suitability for the post, including reference to your skills, experience and a flavour of your vision for working at St Christopher's.

The closing date for applications is Monday 10th September 2024 (12noon) and interviews are planned for Wednesday 2nd October.

St Christopher's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

St Christopher's CE High School is an equal opportunities employer.


• FTE = Full-time Equivalent
  
  a team player,


• patient,


• compassionate,


• use their own initiative,


• focussed upon progress,


• reflect the ethos of the school,


• willing to learn but also have knowledge of SEND


• experience of supporting pupils with additional needs.


The school of 1000 pupils, plus a Sixth Form of 300 students, is attractively and conveniently situated close to the Ribble Valley and has excellent motorway connections via the M65 to the M6 and M62.