We currently have 2 vacancies

Before and After School Provision Team Member

Higher Level Teaching Assistant / Teaching Assistant split contract

Telephone 01702 343823 Email ssears@st-helens.southend.sch.uk

50/50 split contract

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Teaching Assistant

1 position

Candidate will be deployed according to best fit for the needs of the classes

Date Required:Spring Term 2025

Salary:HLTA 14 flexi hours: pay range 19-24

TA 14.33 hours: pay range 3-7

Closing Date: Tuesday 18^th March 2025 midday

Shortlisting Date:Wednesday 19^th March 2025

Interviews:Monday 24^th March 2025

Hours:All day 8.30am – 3.25pm (1 hour lunch)

39 weeks term time plus 5 training days plus 5 weeks holiday - 45 weeks

NO holidays in term time

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated TA/HLTA to join our hard-working and friendly team. This appointment will be a 50/50 split between the HLTA role and Teaching Assistant role.

The successful candidate will be:

willing to support the Catholic ethos of the school

able to work productively and supportively within our whole school team

able to demonstrate initiative, flexibility and good organisational skills

confident in supporting pupils to become independent learners

approachable, patient and understanding

confident in planning, delivering and assessing an aspect of the foundation curriculum

The main duties of the HLTA aspect of the role within our school will be to cover PPA for both teachers in a given year group, cover teachers’ sickness absence within a given year group as required and support the learning and teaching within a given class, as directed by the class teacher(s).

The successful candidate must hold at least a GSCE grade C or equivalent in English and Maths, have proven experience as a teaching assistant and demonstrate the experience or aspiration to become a strong HLTA.

OUR SCHOOL IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF OUR CHILDREN.

Visits to the school are welcome and strongly advised.To arrange a visit or for an application pack, please contact Mrs Sears on the above number/email address.
APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON THE CATHOLIC EDUCATION SERVICE FORM Available from St. Helen’s School Website (st-helens.southend.sch.uk) or direct from the school. Please ensure you complete and return all forms.Email addresses for your referees help us speed up your application.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to references, medical clearance, an Enhanced DBS clearance and safeguarding checks including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Before and After School Provision Team Member

Mon – Fri – 7.45am – 8.45am and 3.15pm to 5.15pm (15 hours in total)

£12.26 per hour

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Before and After School Provision Team Member to join our team. You will play a key role in creating a safe, fun, and stimulating environment for children attending our wraparound care sessions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and engage children in a variety of activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate games, crafts, and play-based learning opportunities.
• Support children’s social and emotional development through positive interactions.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are always followed.
• Prepare and serve snacks in line with food hygiene regulations.
• Set up and tidy away resources, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and school staff.
• Manage behaviour in a fair and consistent manner, in line with school policies.
• Assist with registration and record-keeping as required.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting (preferred).
• A friendly, patient, and caring approach.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection (training can be provided).
• Ability to work as part of a team and use initiative when required.
• A relevant childcare qualification (desirable but not essential).
• First Aid and Food Hygiene qualifications (or willingness to obtain them).

What We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly team environment.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A rewarding role making a difference in children’s lives.

If you are passionate about working with children and want to be part of a fun and engaging team, we’d love to hear from you!

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children.

Appointment will be subject to references, medical clearance, DBS, safeguarding checks including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

School visits are welcome – please contact the office.

APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON THE CATHOLIC EDUCATION SERVICE FORM. Available on St. Helen's Website (st-helens.southend.sch.uk) or direct from the school. Please ensure you complete and return all forms.It is very important that your personal statement relates to the person specification.Email addresses for your referees help us to speed up your application. Many thanks.

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