Specialist Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

We are seeking to recruit a Specialist Level 2 Teaching Assistant to work 17 hours a week, providing 1:1 support to a Year 7 student with medical needs, with some opportunity for flexibility around days worked for the right candidate. This role could be ideal for someone needing to accommodate hours around the school run. The post is fixed term until 31st August 2025 in the first instance. This will be extended each academic year that the child remains in school.

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and successful school with excellent facilities and very high academic standards. Our ethos fosters a strong sense of community and we are committed to your ongoing professional development.

St Francis Xavier is a joint Roman Catholic / Church of England 11-16 Mixed Comprehensive, serving the picturesque market town of Richmond and the surrounding rural area. We have an excellent reputation in the local community and are consistently oversubscribed.

Applications are invited from candidates who:

• Hold NVQ L2 or have equivalent experience working within an educational environment
• Will promote our friendly Christian ethos
• Have experience of working with children across the secondary age range and of working in partnership with class teachers and other members of staff
• Is highly motivated with a commitment to securing the best outcomes for all children
• Has excellent standards of literacy, numeracy and spoken English
• Can demonstrate excellent behaviour management and communication skills to support pupils with different needs and abilities and have high expectations of learning and behaviour for all
• Is actively involved in all aspects of school life

We can offer:

• A welcoming school with very friendly, support and enthusiastic staff
• Enthusiastic and happy children with very high standards of behaviour
• A strong commitment to CPD
• Dedicated, supportive Governors, Parish and Parish community

St Francis Xavier Secondary School is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 plus staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK.