Early Years Teaching Assistant

Start date: 2nd September 2024

Salary Scale Point 5-6 (£28545-28977) Pro-rata dependent on qualifications and experience. Actual Salary £22381-22720. Monday to Friday 8.30 to 3.30pm: 33.5 hours per week with meeting one evening per week

Term time only, one academic year.

St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work with children in Early Years at St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School, a successful two-form entry school in East Dulwich. Situated close to Lordship Lane, with excellent public transport links, we are a well-established and vibrant school in a beautiful building with delightful children and supportive staff. We are looking for a well-spoken, talented and dedicated individual willing to join a dynamic team. Graduates interested in going into teaching are welcome to apply.

St Anthony’s can offer you:

·        A warm and welcoming school community,

·        A dedicated team of staff who support each other,

·        Supportive Parents and Governors,

·        Polite and happy children who enjoy learning,

·        Excellent pupil behaviour,

·        Ongoing professional development and training.

A successful candidate will:

• support the Catholic ethos of our school,
• have experience of working with children in an early years educational setting and with children who have additional needs,
• have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop a strong partnership with pupils, staff and parents,
• be energetic and creative, inspiring and motivating,
• be able to work as part of a team, but also use initiative and self-direction when needed,
• be a positive, patient and reliable individual who is flexible and adaptable,
• have GCSE grade C/4 (or higher) in maths and English (or equivalent),
• have a commitment to achieving high standards.

All prospective candidates are encouraged to visit our school. Please telephone to arrange a convenient time, 020 86936852 or email aboilson@stanthonys.southwark.sch.uk

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children is paramount and all staff are expected to share this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to two satisfactory professional references, medical clearance, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check (DBS), evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications. All of the above checks, must have been completed before the start of employment.

Closing date for applications: noon Monday 10th June 2024

Interview date 14th June 2024