Vacancies

St Christopher’s CE School - Job Vacancy

Position: Teaching Assistant (with a focus on SEN support) Grade: Grade 4 Pt4 / Grade 5 depending on experience

Hours: 30 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 3.15pm (with ½ hour lunch break unpaid)

Contract details: Fixed contract until August 2025, Term Time only

Closing date: 10^th October 2024, Midday Interview date: 14^th October 2024 Start date: 4^th November 2024

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant who can offer support in a class with a range of complex social, emotional and mental health needs. We are looking for someone who:

Ideally, has experience of/ is also willing to develop their knowledge through training, of working with children with SEMH needs.
Is aware of strategies to de-escalate behaviour and support children to re-engage with learning.
Is sensitive to the social and emotional needs for the child.
Can establish good relationships with children whilst setting firm boundaries.
Is able to identify children's strengths and targets to help build their development
Is confident in working with students on a 1:1 basis, small group basis and assisting the class teachers where necessary
Is able to work alongside outside agencies (including attending meetings) to support the learning and development of the child.
Has good interpersonal skills especially when dealing with children, colleagues and parents/carers whilst upholding the ethos of the school.
Is supportive and keen to work as a part of a dedicated team and to be involved in school life
Will support and enhance the values of our school.

What St Christopher’s can offer:

Enthusiastic children who want to learn.
A strong, happy and motivated staff team.

Broad range of CPD opportunities.
Large grounds with provision for outdoor learning and forest school.
A supportive and forward-thinking Governing Body.
Part of a very successful Multi Academy Trust with strong links with other local schools.

To apply for this post please either:

Go to the ODST website - at https://www.odst.org.uk/vacancies and click on ‘view current vacancies’ and then ‘search’ to find this vacancy.

Download the application form below and email it to sbm@st-christophers.oxon.sch.uk

If you have any queries or require further information, please email sbm@st-christophers.oxon.sch.uk

St Christopher’s CE Primary School and the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All safer recruitment checks are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

Application form / Job Description & Personal Specification

St Christopher CE School - Foundation Governor Vacancy

Do you want to make a difference in your community and contribute to the vision we have for our schools? Can you bring skills and knowledge gained in business, work, volunteering or family life to support our school and to give children a great start in life?

St Christophers School in Langford has a vacancy for a Foundation Governor. Being a Member of a Local Governing Body (LGB) means playing a part in making important decisions that have a huge impact on the lives of young people, and every LGB Member has a role to play in helping them get the best possible education. A Foundation Governor represents the church and helps to enhance and embed the christian ethos through the school.

If you would like to find out more or would be interested in applying for the Foundation Governor role, please contact the Chair of Governors (chair@st-christophers.oxon.sch.uk). If you would like to visit the school prior to applying please contact Mrs Rachel Veeder, Headteacher (head.3555@st-christophers.oxon.sch.uk)