Teaching Assistant Additional Needs

About the role:

We are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant (additional needs)

·         Support individual children sometimes within small groups, making the adjustments on a day-to-day basis to ensure access to a differentiated  and highly personalised curriculum

·         Be proactive and flexible in supporting the child’s needs

·         Working closely with the SENCO to deliver a personalised programme of support to meet targets

·         To support and maintain positive links between home and school by making parents feel welcome

·         To work collaboratively with several external agencies to draw upon skills, knowledge and recommendations to help support the child

·         To support the child’s personal care and needs, including communication by following the Education Health Care Plans, and undergoing any relevant training

·         Lunchtime supervision is included in this post

·         We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements, including flexible hours or job-sharing options.

 

Why St Dominic’s Catholic Primary School?

•             A Christian community with a caring, secure and disciplined environment.

•             A happy and supportive family atmosphere.

•             High academic standards.

•             A commitment to success for all.

•             Excellent relationships with parents.

•             St Dominic’s is committed to your on-going professional development.

Closing date for applications:  5th May 2026

 

Informal enquiries, further details and application forms from Mrs A Mooney, Office Manager on 01785 413278 or email office@st-dominics-catholic.staffs.sch.uk

For further information about St Dominic’s, please visit the school website,

https://www.st-dominics-catholic.staffs.sch.uk/

 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

 

St Dominic’s Catholic Primary School is proud to part of the St Gabriel the Archangel MAT. A company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with company number 08146661.  Registered Office Address: Station Road, Cheadle, Staffordshire ST10 1LH.   Telephone: 01538 4937774