Support Staff Vacancies

St Edmund's Catholic School, Portsmouth, 11-16 Mixed VA School.

St Edmund’s is a popular Voluntary Aided secondary school in the heart of Portsmouth and serves a wide area. It is an Outstanding school (Ofsted 2016) serving a diverse population.

The school is currently recruiting for the following Support Staff vacancies:

• Teaching Assistant.
• Teaching Assistant (EAL Support).

Teaching Assistant (REF: TA24)

27 hours 05 minutes or 31 hours 15 minutes per week Term Time Only

 Pay Band 4-5 Depending on Experience £23,130-£24,362 FTE

£14,682.35-£15,464.40 Pro Rata 27 hours 05 minutes

£16,943.26-£17,845.73 Pro Rata 31 hours 15 minutes

27 hours 05 minutes 8.45am to 3.15pm (Monday to Friday)

31 hours 15 minutes 8.45am to 4pm (Monday to Friday)

We would also consider hours of work 9am/9.30am start with a 3pm/3.30pm finish (depending on the candidate).

Start Date: September 2024

The successful candidate will be caring and enthusiastic and will have a genuine commitment to supporting the academic progress of pupils aged 11-16.   The candidate will be part of the Learning Support Department and will work with pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or disabilities and also with VI (Visually Impaired) students.   The candidate must be educated to at least GCSE level.   The successful candidate will also be required to undertake administrative duties as directed by the SENCO.  The role is term time only.

 In line with Safer Recruitment guidance we DO NOT accept CV’s.

 As part of our Safer Recruitment guidance social media profiles will be checked upon appointment.

 As we are unable to offer a sponsorship, we can only accept applications from candidates that already have the right to work in the UK.

 If you are interested in applying please submit an application form and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed prior to this.  The closing date is Tuesday 30^th July 2024.

Teaching Assistant (EAL Support) (Ref: EAL24)

 27 hours 05 minutes or 31 hours 15 minutes per week Term Time Only

 Pay Band 4-5 Depending on Experience £23,130-£24,362 FTE

£14,682.35-£15,464.40 Pro Rata 27 hours 05 minutes

£16,943.26-£17,845.73 Pro Rata 31 hours 15 minutes

27 hours 05 minutes 8.45am to 3.15pm (Monday to Friday)

31 hours 15 minutes 8.45am to 4pm (Monday to Friday)

 To Start September 2024

 We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant with experience of working with students who are EAL.  The successful candidate will be caring and enthusiastic and will have a genuine commitment to supporting the academic progress of pupils aged 11-16.   The candidate will be part of the Learning Support Department and will work with EAL pupils.   The candidate must be educated to at least GCSE level and be able to speak more than one language.  The role is term time only.

 As we are unable to offer a sponsorship, we can only accept applications from candidates that already have the right to work in the UK.

 As part of our Safer Recruitment guidance social media profiles will be checked upon appointment.

  If you are interested in applying, please submit an application form and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed prior to this. 

The closing date is Tuesday 6th August 2024.

Completed Applications

The school is committed to safeguarding and the promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

DBS disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of appointment.

Please return completed applications quoting the job reference number if applicable to:

Email: recruitment@saintedmunds.org.uk

Post: c/o Headteacher, St Edmund's Catholic School, Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1RX

(Application forms may be downloaded using the links below)

Please quote the Job Reference number on any application submitted. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance we DO NOT accept CV's

As part of our Safer Recruitment guidance social media profiles will be checked upon appointment.

As we are unable to offer a sponsorship, we can only accept applications from candidates that already have the right to work in the UK.

Please ensure that ALL pages of the application form are completed, including the consent on the last page.

Thank you for interest in working at St Edmund's Catholic School.

Mr Simon Graham - Head Teacher