Teaching Assistant Level 3 SAN

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 3 SAN at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Dukinfield[i] to provide support for pupils in the classroom. The role is fixed term in the first instance to 31st December 2025 due to funding for a specific child and is therefore linked to this child, but with a possibility of extension or a permanent contract at a later date. The main duties of the role:

• Under the guidance of a teacher, manage specialist support in a specific area of the curriculum and take a lead role in addressing the needs of pupils who require help to overcome barriers to learning
• Deliver learning programmes and support individual pupils, small groups (and whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers)
• To work with groups of pupils under the supervision of the teacher including the delivery of programmes of work and the implementation of ILPs
• Under the direction of the teacher, prepare classroom for lessons, including display work and clear afterwards as appropriate
• Implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs, including assessment
  
  Have strong moral and ethical principles and values
• Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations
• Be someone who is enthusiastic and motivated to challenge, inspire and motivate our students.
• Be open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour
• Act with the utmost integrity at all time
  
  An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors and parents
• Close links and group support from the other schools in this forward-thinking Catholic multi-academy trust at this exciting time in our development
• Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme which is one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of 18.5%
• An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals
• A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training.
• A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:
+ A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family + A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening, an out-of-hours GP service, discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members + Flu vaccination clinics + Eyecare vouchers