Teaching Assistant - Cardinal Newman Catholic School

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

What is the job role?

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic person to join our friendly and hardworking team as a teaching assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and experienced teaching assistant or someone undertaking their teaching and learning degree.

The ideal candidate will be able to work under the direction of the class teacher and SENCo to:

Work with small groups of children to support their learning and deliver set interventions as required
Deliver specific one to one, or one to two sessions with children to help them progress through their personalised programmes of study.
Support in the delivery of school reading provision
Encourage and promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who:

Has had experience in working with children
Has the ability to see where and how they can help children make their next steps
Will commit time and enthusiasm to our team
Is able to act on their own initiative
Can form positive and caring relationships with children which motivates them to learn, grow and be confident.
Can demonstrate excellent classroom practice with high standards of teaching and learning
Is a good team player who is willing to contribute to the ethos of the school
Is motivated, passionate and reflective about their work

We can offer you:

Training for your role as appropriate to your needs and career aspirations including potential to pursue teacher training at a later date if required.
A friendly, supportive and positive team to work in
Regular TA training

Cardinal Newman is a highly successful 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school set in 37 acre grounds in the pleasant outskirts of Coventry. This is a fantastic opportunity to help lead the school and make a significant contribution to the future success of the school. We are located within easy access of all areas of Coventry and commutable from surrounding areas such as Birmingham, Solihull, Leamington Spa and Sutton Coldfield.

Further details about the post and an application pack are available from the school website. Previous applicants need not apply

Completed application forms should be sent to Genna Wheeler, Assistant Business Manager. Email genna.wheeler@cncs.school

Closing date for applications: 9.00am, Monday 6^th November 2023

Our school 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.

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.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy should we receive an overwhelming number of applications before the closing date.

Sandpits Lane, Coventry, CV6 2FR Tel: 024 76332382 Fax: 024 76335626

Coventry City Council