Teaching Assistant

Dellsome Lane

Welham Green

Hertfordshire

AL9 7NE

01707 276725

www.stmarys565.herts.sch.uk

Full time

Teaching Assistant

Salary range: between 25183 and 26409

Pay details: H4 1 - H4 4

Start date: 6th Jan 2025

About the role

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and energetic Teaching Assistant, who is passionate about supporting us in getting the best outcomes for the children at St Mary’s School. If you are committed to supporting high standards of teaching and learning and are keen to make a difference to the lives of our children, then we would like to hear from you.  We can offer you the opportunity of working within our friendly and highly motivated team, focused on raising standards and committed to providing the best start to education for our children. St. Mary’s is a "Good" school and the last Church School Inspection stated that "leaders are making good progress on their journey to ensure that the needs of all learners are met and that they reach their full potential."   The role is a full time, permanent role to provide a high level of support to teachers and pupils in the management of pupils’ learning.

The postholder will work closely with class teachers and will be required to undertake the duties listed below: 

• Attend to pupils' personal needs, including social, health, hygiene, first-aid and welfare matters
• Prepare classrooms and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils' work
• Provide clerical/admin support, e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money, record keeping
• Assist with the planning and delivery of learning activities
• Accompany teachers and pupils on out-of-school activities and take responsibility for a group, under the direction of a teacher
• Administer routine tests
• Liaise with parents and carers, under the direction of a teacher
• Assist with the development and implementation of individual provision maps and personal support programmes
• Within an agreed system of supervision, plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of work that meet teaching and learning objectives
• From time-to-time, supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of a teacher
• Work on a one-to-one basis with designated children
• Undertake playground and lunch duties as required

St Mary's is a school which is clearly underpinned by its Christian ethos, values the professionalism of everyone that works within the school and sees staff wellbeing as a priority. St Mary’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, parents, volunteers, visitors and contractors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS Check and references. The deadline for applications, using the application form provided, is 

Wednesday 20th November at 8am.

Interviews will follow take place during the following week. For the right candidate we would consider a start date later than 1st January 2025. Applications should be submitted to Jill Byrne, School Business Manager, at j.byrne@stmarys565.herts.sch.uk 

Closing date: 20/11/2024 08:00:00

Interview date: Week commencing 25th November

St.Mary's Primary is a church of England Voluntary Aided School, situated in Welham Green, catering for children from 4-11 years of age. We aim to provide an environment which enables each child to develop academically, spiritually, socially and physically to the fullest extent possible. Our school is caring and safe and lessons are interesting, exciting and fun. All members of our school community are made to feel welcome, valued and respected. Welham Green is a large village situated near Hatfield and in easy reach of the M25, St.Albans, Welwyn Garden City and by train to London. There is a variety of housing, both council and private and a variety of shops. The school has been regularly commended for our committed, caring and enthusiastic staff, both teaching and non-teaching. We currently have 162 children on roll.