Opportunities to work at St Theresa's

Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant

The governors would like to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable teaching assistant to join our dedicated, welcoming and supportive staff team following the relocation of a long-standing member of staff. The role is to support teaching and learning in a Key Stage 2 classroom and deliver high quality interventions across school. This is a full-time permanent post. The post will commence as soon as the successful candidate is able to start.

We would like to appoint a Teaching Assistant who:

• Is a practising Catholic and/or is willing to fully support the Catholic ethos of the school.
• Is happy to support children throughout the day, at playtime and lunch
• Has experience of working with children in Key Stage 2
• Is passionate about making a difference to children’s education and lives.
• Is enthusiastic and willing to support the wider life of the school.
• Is a team player who collaborates well with staff and parents.

In return, we can offer the successful candidate the opportunity:

• To work in a welcoming, supportive and successful school.
• To work within an established KS2 team.
• To become part of a thriving community.
• To work with children who are eager to learn and who behave well.
• To receive CPD based on up-to-date research.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.

Please telephone Mrs Childerson (School Business Manager) on 01132930240 to arrange a visit or contact the Headteacher by email on: headteacher@st-theresas.leeds.sch.uk

Applicants must complete the January 2020 CES Teaching Staff Application Form as well as the other documents listed below:

Support Staff Application Form

Consent to Obtain References Form

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Disclosure Form (only if shortlisted)

Recruitment Monitoring Form

Applicants must be prepared to sign a CES contract of employment if appointed.

Closing date: Monday 7^th October 12.00 noon

Shortlisting: Tuesday 8^th October

Interviews: Friday 11^th October

Completed applications should be emailed to Mrs Childerson (business Manager) at: Childej01@st-theresas.leeds.sch.uk

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available on-line.  

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.  

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK  - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.