Learning Assistant - Finham Park 2

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

What is the job role?

Finham Park 2 is an exciting co-educational academy in Coventry that opened in September 2015. Already a popular choice with local parents, we have a full cohort of Years 7 to 13 students. Our students are smart, thoughtful, inquisitive, well-behaved and polite; on entry they are significantly above the national average for attainment in English and Mathematics.

The school was set up by leaders from the ‘Outstanding’ (2015) Finham Park School and is proud to be part of and supported by the Finham Park Multi Academy Trust.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a professional and enthusiastic individual who will work both independently and alongside other staff, providing valuable support for Teaching and Learning activities, Student mental health and wellbeing and preparation for life beyond Finham Park 2. The successful candidate will mentor students, teach/deliver interventions to small groups and provide some support in lessons but will also having the potential to help students through some of the most difficult stages of their education and lives.

The role is temporary until 31^st December 2023 and will work across all year groups. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to work with students of all abilities. The role will need to develop relationships with these students to maximize their learning potential over their school career.

35.5 hours a week- Term time only +5days

Fixed term contract until 31^st December 2023 (to be reviewed November 2023)

Application forms and further details are available to download below.

Completed application forms should be returned to apply@finhampark.co.uk or by post to:

HR Manager

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust

Torrington Avenue

Coventry, CV4 9WT

Closing date: Wednesday 1^st March 2023 at 9am

Interview date: TBC

Finham Park 2 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Online Checks

In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) 2022 we will complete online searches as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. If anything is identified as part of these checks they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified we reserve the right to withdraw your application.

Who are we looking for?

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council