Teaching Assistant Level 1
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Position Overview & Specifications
St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School is looking to appoint several level 1 Teaching Assistants for September 2023. We are very proud of our reputation for excellence and have recently been awarded Outstanding in all areas by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate. We are passionate about our school and want to fill it with staff who share the same values and drive.
The successful applicants will have a positive approach, a caring and patient nature and be able to remain calm and consistent at all times. They will need to have high expectations and have a commitment to the Catholic Mission of the school.
The appointed person should also be creative, forward thinking and be able to work as part of a team as well as use their own initiative to ensure a quality education for all pupils.
This post is temporary, initially for 1 year. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and positively encouraged.
Please contact the school via recruitment@stteresasdarlington.bhcet.org.uk to discuss the post in more detail.
Further details and application forms are available from the school website: http://stteresasdarlington.bhcet.org.uk/
Completed application forms to be emailed to recruitment@stteresasdarlington.bhcet.org.uk or posted to
Headteacher, Mrs P Strachan St Teresa’s Primary School Harris Street Darlington DL1 4NL
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £19,802.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Darlington, DL1 4NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 09/06/2023
Expected start date: 01/09/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Teaching Assistant Level 1 roles across St Teresa's Catholic Primary School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19,802 - £19,802 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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