Level 3 Learning Support Assistant St Helen’s Catholic Primary School Full Time

As a Catholic school, our faith is at the heart of everything we do – providing a high quality, broad and balanced curriculum that promotes spiritual, academic, physical and social emotional development. Our Catholic ethos shapes the values of our community, using Christ as the example to ‘love one another, as I have loved you’. We are a caring and inclusive community where all children, parents and staff are valued, encouraged to develop to their full potential and are happy to be a member of our school family.

‘This is a faith school that cares deeply for its school community. The high-quality support and guidance provided by the staff and leaders is a strong feature of the

School.’ Estyn October 2022

Ambitious – Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.

Open – Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.

Together – Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.

Proud – Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About The Role

Pay Details: Grade 5, SCP 8-12

Hours of Work / Weeks per year / Working Pattern: 30 hours per week, 39 weeks pro rata

Main Place of Work: Split site school

Description:

St. Helen’s Catholic Primary School is looking to appoint a highly motivated, committed and skilled Level 3 Learning Support Assistant.

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated LSA? Would you relish the opportunity to work alongside a friendly, supportive and hard-working team, serving a rich and diverse community in Barry and the rural Vale? If so, St. Helen’s may be the perfect school for you!

We are seeking to appoint an LSA who:

• is forward thinking, creative and excited about learning;
• is passionate about inclusive practice, ensuring all pupils achieve their potential;
• is an excellent practitioner and committed to developing their expertise as an LSA;
• has high expectations of themselves and the children they work with;
• works effectively as part of a team;
• is committed to the school’s nurture ethos and to all aspects of school life;
• forms positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents;
• is a practising Catholic or an individual willing to support our strong Catholic ethos.

We can offer you:

• an inclusive ethos based on mutual respect;
• a welcoming, hardworking and supportive staff team;
• a commitment to your continuing professional development;
• happy and well-motivated pupils who demonstrate good behaviour;

a helpful and caring Governing Body

About You

You will need:

• NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification
• EWC Registration
• DBS
• References

Additional information

For Further Information, contact: Mrs Michelle Clawson

Return Method: Return to school – Mrs J Champ, School Business Manager, Tynewydd Road, Barry, CF62 8BB

E-mail: office@sthelenscpsbarry.co.uk