Permanent, Full Time

£31,022 - £35,412 pro rata (actual salary: £27,487 - £31,377)

St Patrick’s Catholic College is part of Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK.  The postholder will safeguard and protect the young people and staff within school and ensure there is a culture of vigilance in safeguarding practice, receive safeguarding referrals and coordinate a procedure which addresses and prioritises the needs of those affected by liaising with statutory agencies. The successful candidate will:Hold an NVQ Level 3 in learning support / early years or equivalent qualification / experienceHave completed the DCSF induction programmeHave experience working with children in a school/early years environmentHave an understanding and effective implementation of Child Protection procedures, local safeguarding partnerships, and safeguarding practice reviewsHave the ability to make a proactive contribution to the work of school staff and external agencies in supporting children, their families and carersThe Trust offers:A strong, supportive ethosHappy, enthusiastic and friendly pupilsHighly experienced and talented colleaguesExcellent professional development and progression opportunities across our 38 schoolsSupportive Trust board, governors and parents

Full Time, Permanent

£25,989 - £26,403 pro rata (actual salary £22,455 - £22,812)

The Trust and Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Teaching Assistant who has the vision and drive to make a significant impact in school and is committed to making a difference to the lives of our children.Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification enclosed. St Patrick’s Catholic College is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT), a family of 38 schools and 2 sixth forms from across the Diocese of Middlesbrough. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, the Trust is one of the North-East’s largest Catholic Trusts.Catholic schools are welcoming places to pupils and members of staff from all faiths and none. More than a quarter of a million pupils and almost half of teachers in Catholic schools are not of the Catholic Faith.The successful candidate will:Have experience of working with childrenHave excellent standards of literacy, numeracy and spoken EnglishSupport pupils’ learning needsDemonstrate excellent behaviour management and communication skills to support pupils with different needs and abilitiesWork flexibly and be committed to ensuring a wide range of fun, creative and engaging activitiesIn return we will offer:A welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos;Well behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning and coming to school;A welcoming and supportive staff team;Supportive and dedicated parents and governors;Opportunities for your own Continuous Professional Development.