Experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant

Post Title: Experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Paid: Term Time Only, 
Grade: PCD5 FTE Salary: £25,183 per annum pro rata Hourly Rate: £13.05

The Governors and Headteacher at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work within our Early Years team to support their ever-growing numbers.
 
Our inspiration is our Mission Statement;
Why are we here?
Jesus told us to love one another.
We do this by showing respect and caring for each other.
We want everyone to do their best at all times and take pride in themselves because each one of us is special to God.

As an inclusive school, we have a high SEND register, therefore, we are dedicated to ensuring all of our children are cared for by experienced staff which is something that is essential for this position.

We are looking for the successful candidate to be;
-    An inspirational role model who is highly motivated, flexible and committed to working as part of a team.
-    Understands the importance of and is able to develop successful relationships with children, staff, parents and the wider community. 
-    Enthusiastic and committed to raising standards and to achieving the best for every single child; both academically and personally
-    Committed to inclusion and to providing exciting and stimulating learning opportunities for children of all abilities. 
-    Kind, caring and have an approachable, fun nature
-    Patient and have good listening skills.

Main Duties will include:  
•  Supporting individuals and groups to help them learn. 
• To establish an effective and purposeful learning environment in partnership with the teachers and other colleagues. 
• To support teachers in assessing the needs of individual children. 
• To observe, record and feedback information on pupil performance.

Other Key Aspects of the role 
• To assist in creating materials for curriculum delivery and display boards 
• To plan, lead and facilitate group activities 
• To plan and lead one to one teaching and intervention 
• To promote inclusion of all the pupils in the school, including those with physical, learning and behaviour difficulties 
• To assist with behaviour management within and outside the classroom 
• To work with the classroom teachers to implement Individual Education Plans and develop resources for pupils who have: English as a second language, speech or language impairments or behaviour that interferes with learning and relationships 
• To assist pupils’ social development, progress and achievement outside the classroom 
• To take safeguarding seriously and be observant and follow the schools safeguarding policy

Wider School Support
• To supervise pupils in the playground, dining hall when directed. 
• To assist with therapy. Eg: physical, occupational or language 
• To maintain pupil and family confidentiality 
• To attend regular meetings and training as required 
• To communicate and liaise with staff, pupils, parents, governors and other members of the local community as appropriate 
• To be first aid trained (Paediatric Training)

Experience/qualifications required:
•    Have SEND experience
•    Early-Years experience – specified qualification is preferred.
•    Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or above
•    Functional Skills or be willing to work towards these

Application can be found on our website 

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.  To arrange a visit please contact the school office on:  Tel: 01946 830433 Email: admin@stmarys-harrington.cumbria.sch.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks are required for this post, as are excellent professional references.

For an application pack and further details please email: admin@stmarys-harrington.cumbria.sch.uk

Applications, when submitted, should be sent electronically to the above address if possible or posted to the school address to arrive by 9am on Monday 19th May 2025.

Interviews will be held on Friday 23rd May and all candidates selected for interview will be notified before 5pm on Monday 19th May by email.