Ref: SCH-SVMAT-0903 14 day(s) remaining Establishment: Coten End Primary School Location: Warwick Salary: 19635.30 - 21261.94 Department: Teaching Assistants Job Type: Part Time Closing Date: 31/10/2025 09:00 Interview Date: 07/11/2025 Start Date: TBC Additional Information Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: F The Role Coten End Primary School Coten End Warwick CV34 4NP Coten End Primary School - Home Executive Headteacher: Sarah Sheepy Teaching Assistant Level 2 (TA2) 32.5 hours per week Term Time only plus 5 Inset days Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm Scale F 6-11 Starting Salary (Actual) £19,635.30 Coten End Primary is a large, very popular, 3-form entry school situated in Warwick with 654 pupils on roll. We are very proud of our dedicated and caring staff team; hard-working and well-behaved children; vibrant learning environment and supportive parents and carers. We are committed to ensuring that children of all abilities and backgrounds achieve their very best in everything they do. We are also committed to growing the talent in all our staff, enabling them to flourish and succeed. You will be made to feel welcome by all staff and children alike. Under the direction of the Executive Headteacher, you will continue to learn and develop, and staff at every level benefit from high quality professional development opportunities. Our ethos is reflected in the school motto “Learning For Everyone, Learning From Everyone”. At Coten End, our vision is to nurture the whole child so they can thrive both personally and academically. Guided by our two simple school rules - Be Respectful and Be Safe - we aim to equip every child with the character, skills and confidence to flourish in the community they belong to. Our six core values - Kindness, Courage, Curiosity, Collaboration, Determination and Responsibility - are at the heart of daily life. They shape our teaching, learning and relationships, helping children to become resilient, reflective and independent learners. The role of a Teaching Assistant (TA) in a primary school is vital in supporting both teachers and pupils to ensure a positive and effective learning environment. Key Responsibilities Are Supporting Pupils' Learning Assisting individual students or small groups with classwork. Helping pupils who need extra support, such as those with special educational needs (SEN) or English as an additional language (EAL). Encouraging engagement, focus, and participation during lessons. Working with the Class Teacher Helping the teacher prepare learning materials and classroom resources. Encouraging good behaviour and helping to manage classroom discipline. Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment Ensuring the classroom is welcoming and conducive to learning. Attending to the emotional, social, and physical needs of pupils. Supervising pupils during non-teaching times such as breaktime, or lunchtime. Administrative and Organisational Tasks Assisting with record-keeping, such as tracking pupil progress or attendance. Organising displays of pupils’ work or classroom resources. Supporting Inclusion Aiding children with additional learning needs to participate fully in school life. Using adapted materials or strategies tailored to pupils’ individual needs. Essential Skills And Qualities Patience and empathy Good communication skills Flexibility and adaptability Teamwork and initiative A genuine interest in helping children learn and develop “We all share the school’s passion and commitment to provide an enjoyable, excellent education for all the children and the best possible professional fulfilment for all staff. We fully support the school’s strong caring ethos combined with rigorous educational ambitions for its pupils” Chair of Governors All applications are via our online platform and can be found on the Vacancies section of the Stowe Valley Multi Academy Trust website www.stowevalleymat.com. Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. Please note that strong applications may be considered upon receipt. The closing date for applications is Friday 31st October 2025. Interviews will take place on Friday 7th November. Only candidates invited to interview will be contacted. The school is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure Registered Office: Southam College, Welsh Road West, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 0JW Registered in England No: 10445759. 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