Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 4 - Behaviour, Guidance & Support at Ss John Fisher & Thomas More Catholic Primary School. The successful candidate will working specifically with children who have behavourial needs.

The role:

Take a lead role in managing and delivering pastoral support to students

To work with groups of students under the supervision of the teacher including the delivery of therapy and programmes of work and implementation of ILPs

Manage the supervision of students excluded from, or otherwise not working to a normal timetable

The successful candidate will:

• Have a strong background in supporting students with additional education needs
• Experience of working with children/young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Have strong moral and ethical principles and values
• Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations
• Be open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour
• Act with the utmost integrity at all times

We can offer the successful candidate:

An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors and parents

Close links and group support from the other schools in this forward-thinking Catholic multi-academy trust at this exciting time in our development

An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals

Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme which is one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of 18.5%

A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training

A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:

• A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members
• Flu vaccination clinics
• Eyecare Vouchers
• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family

If you would like to apply for the position, you should complete the Application Form available at 'Apply Now. You should read the job description, person specification, notes to applicants and privacy notice.

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, religion, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, sex and sexual orientation.

The Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks, satisfactory references, satisfactory online/social media checks and appropriate overseas checks and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The applicant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

It is not a requirement of this role to be a practising Catholic and applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

CVs and agency referrals will not be accepted