Teaching Assistant

About the role

Teaching Assistant Vacancy from September 2024 – Full or Part time

Would you like to be part of an inspiring team who genuinely make a difference every day? Are you passionate about working with children? Are you able to put children’s learning and well-being at the forefront of everything you do? 

We are looking for a capable and enthusiastic individual to join our team of wonderful teaching assistants. The role will involve supporting learning alongside the class teacher and possibly providing 1:1 support for children with additional needs. The position could be in KS2, KS1 or Reception dependant on skills and the needs of our children.  This position will be a fixed term contract for 1 year initially from September 2024

We believe that our school is a happy place, where children feel motivated and enthusiastic about learning.  We work hard to provide all children with a broad and balanced, high quality education so that every child can flourish in every aspect of school life. 

St Nicholas is proud of our wonderfully diverse school and welcome families from all corners of the globe.  Whilst we are predominately a Christian school, we also welcome children and staff from other faiths and none.    Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to the Christian ethos of our school but do not have to be practising Christians.

We offer you:

• A committed, supportive and friendly staff team;
• A strong, caring Christian ethos where all are valued;
• Strong relationships with all our children;
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training;
• A genuine commitment to a realistic work/life balance;
• A Governing Body supportive of the school’s desire to attain the highest standards in all areas of development.

The successful candidates will need to:

• Be eager and passionate about helping children to achieve the best outcomes;
• Be a team player;
• Have strong communication skills to liaise with staff and parents;
• Have good record-keeping skills;
• Support the Christian values and ethos of our wonderful school.

St Nicholas school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2023).  Please ensure that your application form contains the names, addresses, mobile number and email addresses for your references and indicate if we can take up references prior to interview. 

Please note we may interview as soon as applications are shortlisted so please do not delay in applying.  The advert will close once the position is filled.

To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we welcome applications from suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply to join us.

If would like to find out more about the role, please get in contact with the school office on 01438 352706. Visits welcome.