Teaching Assistant (Level 1) 35 Hours Per week EDV/2025/SBCHS/35735 St Benedict's Catholic High[...]

Springwell Alternative Academy; Alcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A Catholic multi-academy trust is looking for a part-time Teaching Assistant Level 1 to join their team at St Benedict's Catholic High School. The successful candidate will support classroom activities, engage students, and uphold the Catholic ethos of the school. Offering professional training opportunities, health and wellbeing programmes, and other benefits, the trust is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all staff. Applicants must possess strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing employee assistance programme

Family-friendly policies

Access to an excellent pension scheme

Opportunities for professional qualifications and training

Qualifications

• Be supportive of the Catholic ethos.
• Demonstrate energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
• Have high expectations of all children.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom activities.
• Assist in the development of children.
• Engage students in learning processes.

Skills

Excellent classroom practice

Strong organisational skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Energy and enthusiasm

Positive attitude

Job description

Our Lady of the Magnificat MAC is looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant Level 1. This role will be based at St Benedict's Catholic High School.

This is a permanent, part-time role, working 35 hours per week on a term-time only plus INSET days basis (39 weeks per year). Working hours: 08:30 - 15:30.

The successful candidate will:

• Be supportive of our Catholic ethos
• Have excellent classroom practice, strong organisational, and interpersonal skills
• Have high expectations of all children
• Demonstrate energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude

As we strive to become an employer of choice, not only will you be joining a progressive multi-academy company, but you will also receive a competitive benefits package, which, in addition to salary, includes:

• Health & Wellbeing employee assistance programme
• Family-friendly policies
• Access to an excellent pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional qualifications and training

Some of our roles attract a high level of interest. For this reason, we review applications as they are received; on occasions, this means roles may close earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore highly recommended.

We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to achieving our core mission and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and will make reasonable adjustments as required for interviews.

Safeguarding and pre-employment checks:
St Benedict’s Catholic High School, part of Our Lady of the Magnificat Multi-Academy Company, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and will be required to obtain:

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS)
• Where relevant, a childcare disqualification check

Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including:

• Two suitable references
• Evidence of Right to Work
• Medical clearance
• Prohibition check (if applicable)
• Evidence of qualifications

All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate and evidence of any name changes.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). The ability to speak fluent English, both written and spoken, is an essential requirement for this role.

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.