The role will include responsibilities such as: supporting children’s learning, undertaking playground duties, preparing resources, and assisting the class teacher.

Our school offers children the very best education and has been judged Good by Ofsted. We are privileged by having outstanding facilities, dedicated staff and a high child to staff ratio. St John’s is a fun and rewarding place to work where its leadership place staff wellbeing and valuing all its stakeholders at its core.

If a route into teaching is your destiny, we can provide a package to support this growth; we will mentor you and provide opportunities for further development.

We are looking for someone who:

●        Has education level of at least NVQ Level 3

●        Has GCSE grades of at least ‘C’ in English and Maths

●        Has the ability to read and write fluently and has confidence in maths

●        Has self-confident, common sense and maturity

●        Has a good sense of humour and effective communication skills

●        Is adaptable and enthusiastic

●        Has experience of working with children

●        Is a reflective practitioner who is always open to new initiatives 

●        Ideally has SEN experience

●        Has an understanding of best safe guarding practice

If you would like to be part of our passionate and motivated team, please fill in your application form via MyNewTerm.   

We encourage informal visits to the school and look forward to showing you around. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We ensure that all our employment practices reflect this commitment.

The closing date for applications is 31^st January 2025.

Please note that we will take up references prior to the interview. It is essential, therefore, that all reference details supplied are correct, up to date and include a current email address. If shortlisted, you will also be asked to complete and return a ‘Disclosure of Criminal Convictions’ form with your application.

Any offer of employment is conditional upon an enhanced certificate issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

In line with the Good Shepherd Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection policy, you will be expected to adhere to all Good Shepherd Trust and school procedures and protocols in relation to safeguarding.