Teaching Assistant Key Stage 1

What is the job role?

At Grange Farm Primary School, we look to promote a love of learning and offer children lots of opportunities for personal development right from the early stages in Reception, through to Key Stage 2.

We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to cover maternity leave in Key Stage 1 (mainly Year 2) but could be expected to cover across the School, on occasions. The opportunity to join the team is as soon as possible.

We can offer:

A strong commitment to professional development;
A positive, hard-working team who are extremely friendly;
A leadership team committed to supporting all of our staff.
Engaged and enthusiastic children who love learning.
Excellent facilities in the Reception environment.

This post is fixed-term for one year for maternity cover.

Hours: 8.30 a.m. - 4 p.m., 5 days per week, Monday to Friday, term time only(39 weeks).

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for somebody who:

Is a caring professional who supports children’s well-being;
Can use their initiative and looks for solutions;
Is collaborative and cooperative with colleagues;
Demonstrates a positive attitude and school values with all stakeholders;
Understands planned learning outcomes and can support children to achieve these.

For more information about our school, please visit our website at: www.grangefarmschool.co.uk or ring us on 02476 411098 to arrange a visit. The link to our recent successful Ofsted is: https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50244347

Interview date 11th September 2025

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.

Coventry City Council

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