Teaching Assistant

St Thomas’s Centre

Hawthorn Street

Blackburn

BB1 9TH

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Grade/Salary: E (.9 - .15) £24,391 - £27,132 Actual £19,593 - £21,686

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Terms: 30 hours per week – Term Time Only

Closing Date: 12.30pm 18th July 2023

Required From: 1st September 2023

TO APPLY FOR THISVACANCY PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated teaching assistant to work within St Thomas’s Centre. All our pupils have additional needs, and we are looking for staff who can build an excellent friendly rapport with young people and who has compassion for the vulnerable in society.

Our small classes are taught in teaching teams, so you would work with other adults to engage the children in the learning experiences. You would support the class teacher and the students in small groups. On some occasions, you will support a student on a one to one basis. We are looking for staff who are committed to making a difference to the lives of our pupils.

St Thomas’s Centre is a unique school: situated on two sites and in the community, it caters for students aged 4-16 years old with special educational needs, social, emotional and mental health difficulties and young people with serious medical issues. Many of our students have struggled to thrive in a mainstream setting.

St Thomas’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to strong references and enhanced DBS checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer with a staff body who reflect the diversity and heritage of our community.

The successful candidate will:

• be passionate creating opportunities for vulnerable learners
• be able to work well under pressure
• have a “can do” approach.
• have a flexible attitude to working
• be energetic and adaptable

Applicants are warmly invited to visit the Centre in person.

Should you wish to have an informal discussion regarding the post please contact Mrs Amanda Leaver, Business manager on 01254 958401

To apply complete the attached application form together with your supporting letter (no more than two A4 sides)

Completed applications should then be returned to the school by 12:30pm on the closing date:

Mrs Amanda Leaver, Business Manager

aleaver@stthomas.blackburn.sch.uk

Closing date: 18thJuly 2023

Interview Date 19thJuly 2023

For a start date 1stSeptember 2023

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.