The Governors of Our Lady’s School, Barnstaple are seeking to appoint a positive and inspiring Teaching Assistant. They are keen to accommodate the best candidates who will make a positive impact on our school and standards. Applicants with experience are encouraged to apply.
We offer:
- A welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos
- Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn
- A supportive staff team who genuinely want the best for our pupils
- A commitment to your own professional development
The successful candidate will:
- Be happy to support the Catholic ethos of our school
- Be committed to creating challenge, excitement, creativity and independence in learning
- Be dedicated to raising standards and be a good role model
- Have excellent organisational and communication skills
- Be dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive nature
- Be able to work as part of a team and establish positive relationships with pupils, parents, governors and staff
- Have a reflective and evaluative approach to their practice
- To support children through small group interventions and 1:1 interactions
- To uphold the school’s relational approach to behaviour.
Required Date: From February 25th 2025
Salary: C3 - C6 (£24,027 - £25,183 pro rata)
Contract: Permanent 30 hours per week
Visits to the school are encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact Claire Silverlock Senior Administrator by email at csilverlock@olcs.uk or contact the school on 01271 345164. Application pack is available on the Vacancies page of our website:- www.ourladys.devon.sch.uk. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.
Closing Date: Monday 24th February Interviews: Friday 28th February