Teaching Assistant who has a passion for supporting children in their educational development and building brighter futures for all your students is required for a thriving Primary School in Coventry, West Midlands which is part of a well-established multi-academy trust.
IS THIS YOU?
* Are you passionate about working with children and want something new to get your teeth stuck into?
* Do you want to make a significant contribution to the school’s exciting future, where "uniqueness" of all is celebrated?
* Do you want to be part of an exceptional team of staff and feel empowered to make a real difference?
If you can answer ‘YES’ to these questions, then we would love to hear from you.
SALARY: £21,382 - £22,418 pro rata (Grade 3) + Benefits
LOCATION: Coventry, West Midlands
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per Week, 39 Weeks per Annum
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for aPrimary SchoolTeaching Assistantwho has a passion for supporting children in their educational development and building brighter futures for all your students.
Having just welcomed Ofsted (Feb 2025) who have confirmed that the school remain a GOOD school, they are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, nurturing and positive Primary SchoolTeaching Assistantto support and enhance the teaching and learning of their pupils.
As a Primary SchoolTeaching Assistantyou will have a flexible approach to work and be key in helping pupils achieve their full potential during their time at school.
The school has transformed in recent years and is at a point of rapid growth and development. Their children are at the heart of all that they do, and their uniqueness is celebrated, they attend and behave well and enjoy developing their creative skills. It is an exciting time to join the team.
DUTIES
Under the direction of the Classroom Teacher your duties as a Primary SchoolTeaching Assistant include:
* Supervise and support the teaching activities of individuals or groups of children / young people
* Use appropriate skills to undertake those activities necessary to meet the physical and emotional needs of individuals and groups of children / young people
* Monitor individual pupil's progress, achievements, problems, condition and development needs
* Assist the teacher in the development and implementation of Individual Education / Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes
* Assist the teacher with the planning of learning activities in the classroom
* Establish constructive relationships with pupils
* Prepare and maintain equipment and teaching resources for lessons and activities
* Provide support for English and Maths.
* Assist with the implementation of programmes designed by other professionals such as educational psychologists and speech and language therapists
* Assist the teacher with the administration of tests
* Prepare / clear classroom
* Assist with the supervision of pupils outside of lesson times, including before and after school and during lunchtime
* Assist with group activities within and away from the classroom / school, such as PE, swimming, educational visits
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
* Previous experience working with primary school aged children or with specific special needs
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline
* GCSEs grade C (4) or above in English and Maths or equivalent level of numeracy and literacy
* Able to relate well to both children and adults
* Highly organised; able to plan and prioritise
* Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
* IT literate including Microsoft Word and Outlook
* Able to understand curriculum content and make it accessible to pupils
* Able to implement action plans for individual and groups of pupils
BENEFITS
* Competitive rates of pay
* Extensive professional development opportunities across the Trust
* Career pathways across the Trust
* Local Authority Pension Scheme
* Online retail discount
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Family Friendly policies to support family & carer commitments
* Flexible Working Arrangements
The successful candidates for all positions will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and Social Media check.
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JOB REF: AWDO-P13571
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