Teaching Assistant/1:1 Learning Support Assistant

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About the role

St Dominic Catholic Primary School is a vibrant and caring school where children are valued, and we aspire to excellence.  The governing body of this outstanding school, wish to appoint a dedicated and energetic teaching assistant to join our team. 

This is part time, term time only position, starting on 2nd February 2025, or earlier if possible. Working a total of 4 days - 2 days, Monday and Tuesday as a Teaching Assistant and Wednesday and Thursday supporting a pupil on a 1:1 basis.  The hours are 08:30 to 1.10pm, which will include covering lunchtime duties both in the playground and dining room. Inset days are not included in your contract, however you may be required to attend essential training on some Inset Days for which additional payments may be claimed.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has a positive attitude
  • Has a passion for seeing children thrive and achieve
  • Is experienced in working with children in a school 
  • Has total commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable people.
  • Is able to work with initiative and discretion. 
  • Is hardworking and with a high degree of resilience and flexibility
  • Is able to contribute to our school’s positive ethos. 
  • Is a motivated inspirational person with a sense of humour
  • Is a dedicated team player

We can offer you:

  • the opportunity to be part of a supportive team, in preparing, delivering and assessing the curriculum
  • a vibrant learning community with highly engaged children and families
  • a commitment to professional development including opportunities to develop practice and skills
  • a pleasant working environment.

Visits to the school can be arranged - please call the school office or email sbm@stdominic.herts.sch.uk.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and appropriate references.

For more information about the school please look at our website www.stdominic.herts.sch.uk.

Contact details

Bridget Burke , Business Manager
St Dominic Catholic Primary School Southdown Road Harpenden
Hertfordshire AL5 1PF

Telephone: 01582 760047
Email: sbm@stdominic.herts.sch.uk
Website: www.stdominic.herts.sch.uk
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