Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a  Teaching Assistant Level 2 SAN at Saint Paul's Catholic High School, on a fixed term basis to start as soon as possible until 31st August 2026.

The position will be full-time for 35 hours per week on a term time only basis over 39 weeks a year. 

We particularly welcome applications from candidates who have experience of working with children high needs, EHCPs and a variety of SEND needs

        The main duties of the role:

• ·        An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals

• ·        Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme which is one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of 18.5%

• ·        A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training.

• ·        A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:

• o   A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family

• o   A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members

• o   Flu vaccination clinics

• o   Eyecare Vouchers

 Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit the school and meet with a member of the school’s senior leadership team. Please contact Angie Ridgway (Headteacher’s PA) on 0161 499 0000 e-mail:  a.ridgway@st-paulshigh.net to make  arrangements.

If you would like to apply for the position,  please complete the Application Form that can be found at 'Apply Now'. You will need to read the Application Form Notes, Privacy Notice, Job Description and Person Specification .

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, religion, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, sex and sexual orientation.

The Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks, satisfactory references, satisfactory online/social media checks and appropriate overseas checks and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The applicant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

Applicants are advised that schools and colleges designated with a religious character in England and Wales are permitted by law to require certain posts to be filled by practising Catholics or individuals who hold a Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies. Where it is not a requirement of the role to be a practising Catholic, applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

It is not a requirement of this role to be a practising Catholic and therefore, applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

Please note CVs and agency referrals will not be accepted

Please note that whilst the successful candidate will be appointed to a particular school within the Trust, the Trust reserves the right to deploy staff at any of its schools depending on need, where agreement is reached with all parties.