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32 ½ hours per week, term time only (39 weeks including INSET days)
Grade 7 Scp 9 £25,119 FTE, £21,293 Actual Salary per annum
Required from September 2024 for one year
St Mary’s Catholic High School are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team under the direction of the Learning Support Manager for the care and welfare of Special Educational Needs pupils, in particular, pupils with physical impairment and personal care needs. There may be flexibility to negotiate the hours per week for the post.
Previous experience of specialist physical impairment provision including personal care would be desirable, however training is available for the right candidate.
We are able to offer you a welcoming and supportive environment led by a leadership team committed to staff wellbeing. A programme of weekly induction sessions provides the opportunity to meet key members of staff and be introduced to school policies and procedures. Bespoke ongoing professional development is a priority, and all staff are able to access high quality, carefully tailored training and development opportunities.
We are particularly keen to reflect the diverse nature of our student community in our staff; we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and strongly believe that diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact to our whole school community.
Potential candidates would be most welcome to visit the school prior to applying or have an informal conversation with the Director of Inclusion and if you would like to do so, please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Rachel Gilding.
The job description, person specification and application documents may be downloaded from the school’s website www.st-maryshigh.derbyshire.sch.uk or alternatively please contact Mrs R Gilding, Headteacher’s PA on 01246 201191 (ext 2011) or e-mail rgilding@stmaryschesterfield.org.uk.
CVs will not be accepted - applications must be made using the school’s application form.
Please note: applications will be considered as they are received and we therefore urge candidates to submit an application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date.
Closing date for applications: 9.00 am on 15 May 2024
Interviews: week commencing 20 May 2024
St Mary's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.