Teaching Assistant; Level 1

Overview

Our Lady of the Magnificat MAC are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant Level
1. This role will be based at St Peter's Catholic First School. This is a temporary position based upon the needs of the school and the child and part time, working 12 hours per week on a term time plus INSET days basis (39 weeks per year).

The successful candidate will:

• be supportive of our Catholic ethos of the school
• have excellent classroom practice has strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• have high expectations of all children
• have energy and enthusiasm with a positive attitude

As we strive to become an employer of choice, not only will you be joining a progressive multi‑academy company, you will also receive a competitive benefits package, which as well as salary includes:

• Health & Wellbeing employee assistance programme
• Family friendly policies
• Access to an excellent pension scheme
• Access to professional qualifications and training

St Peter's Catholic First School, part of Our Lady of the Magnificat Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, Medical Clearance and where applicable a prohibition check and evidence of qualifications. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short‑listed candidates.