Teaching Assistant (Level 2) with Welfare Assistant responsibilities
Teaching Assistant 30 hours Grade 5, SCP 6-11
Welfare Assistant 5 hours Grade 3 SCP 3-4
Term Time Plus INSETS
Fixed Term ends 31/08/2026
JOB OVERVIEW
Cidari Education, the Local Governing Committee, staff and children and families of Great Marsden St John's Church of England Primary Academy are seeking to recruit a teaching assistant to play a vital role in shaping the learning journey of our amazing children. We are looking for a dedicated and passionate individual who is eager to support classroom teachers, work closely with children to nurture their academic and personal growth, and contribute to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. If you are patient, adaptable, and have a genuine interest in supporting young learners to thrive, we would love to hear from you.
Why us?
We can offer you:
- Clear Christian values underpinning school life
- A professional, happy and enthusiastic staff team;
- A school well-equipped for education in the 21st century;
- Motivated and experienced Governing Body and central Trust team.
- Good opportunities for personal and career development.
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family
- Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox
- Cycle to work scheme
Last, but by no means least, our children. They are amazing young people. Working hard and behaving well is in their DNA. Interested? Want to see more? visit our website st john nelson
We are looking to appoint a talented and committed professional with the qualities, skills and drive necessary to fulfil this key role.
Can you offer us:
- Well-developed skills in this line of work?
- Enthusiasm, resilience, adaptability and a positive outlook?
- Willingness to be involved in extracurricular activities and wider school life?
- A commitment to our Christian ethos?
- An unflinching commitment to being part of our team?
We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education are committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.
Closing date: 2nd June 2025
Proposed interview date: 16th June 2025
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.
We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.
Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above 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 & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.
Great Marsden St John's Church of England Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.