Higher Level Support Assistant
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
18/06/2024
Advert End Date:
01/07/2024 12:00
Salary:
£30,296 to £33,024 pro rata Actual salary £26,014 to £28,356 per annum
Hours per week:
37 hours per week - Term Time only + 5 additional days
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Employment Location:
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Beaufront Gardens, Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2SA
Further Information
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust and you will not be an employee of Newcastle City Council.
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Beaufront Gardens
Fenham
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 2SA
Monday - Thursday (8.30 to 4.30pm) & Friday (8.30 to 4.00pm) subject to change
English Martyrs’ Catholic Primary is a highly respected two-form entry Catholic school providing a good education for all our pupils. The opportunity has arisen to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated HLTA, with excellent skills who is committed to working alongside a supportive team to continue to raise standards and nurturing the whole child. The successful candidate will be sympathetic and supportive of the ethos and vision of a Catholic School, to join our dedicated staff team.
English Martyrs strives to wrap children in an atmosphere of care, love and fun. We aim to provide for their moral, social, spiritual and cultural development so that they will have excellent attitudes and relationships. You will be expected to make a full contribution to the life of the school following the Catholic ethos.
Since April 2021, we have been part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust, a family of 39 schools, made up of 5 secondary schools and 34 primary schools from across Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland, in the north of the Diocese.
Applications are welcomed from candidates who:
- are practicing Catholics or will be sympathetic to the teachings of the Catholic Church and will promote our school and Trust ethos and values;
- can work effectively as part of a team and independently
- can forge strong relationships with children, parents/carers, outside agencies and the wider community
- can take responsibility for and are committed to continued professional development
- are flexible and adaptable in their approach, and are able to demonstrate knowledge and skill to nurture our children towards reaching their full potential;
- are confident in working in a variety of different situations;
- has previous experience of delivering effective and dynamic support to both children and families in the primary setting.
We can offer you:
- a very strong Catholic ethos;
- an enthusiastic, supportive and hard-working team of staff;
- highly motivated, friendly, polite and well-behaved children;
- an inclusive school, where everyone matters;
- active and supportive governors, parents and parish community;
- a strong commitment to continuous professional development and a network of support from our Trust and Diocese.
All applicants are warmly encouraged to visit the school and appointments can be made by contacting Mrs Kenny by emailing office@emcps.co.uk Application packs and further information can be downloaded from our school website www.emcps.co.uk or sent out electronically, by request to Mrs Kenny at office@emcps.co.uk Completed applications and associated documents should be accompanied by a covering letter and sent electronically for the attention of the Headteacher, Maria Elliott office@emcps.co.uk
Closing date: Noon on Monday 1st JuIy 2024
Interview Date: To be confirmed after shortlisting; any successful candidates will be informed of arrangements for interview.
Higher Level Support Assistant - Required for September 2024
The School, Governors, BBCET and Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. An offer of employment would be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.
English Martyrs’ has formally adopted the Diocesan Model Statement on Equal Opportunities to ensure that we assess the best candidate against the criteria provided and do not discriminate on grounds of age, sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.