Teaching Assistant - Moat House Primary School

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

About the team we are recruiting to

Moat House School is a 2-form entry, primary school, situated in the North-East of Coventry and offers a good education within a caring school community, where children enjoy their learning. All of the staff are committed to our children to ensure they are being given opportunities to participate in a broad and balanced curriculum and encouraging them to achieve their full potential, in our vibrant school.

We have a strong commitment to professional development and strive to support people to be the best they can be in their roles in school. Induction and training (as required), will be provided to support the successful candidate.

What is the job role?

The Headteacher and Governing Body at Moat House Primary School is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, reliable, caring and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team.

You will support the class teacher and work with the children in the classroom, to help them access teaching and learning and achieve their full potential, this may include working with small groups of children under the guidance of the class teacher. You should have good literacy and numeracy skills and a good level of knowledge and understanding of SEND and experience working with children with a range of needs.

Hours: 35 hours per week – 8:30 am-4:00 pm (30 minutes unpaid lunch break) – Monday to Friday, term time only)

Who are we looking for?

An experienced Teaching Assistant (minimum of NVQ Level 2)
A friendly team member, who is supportive and happy to work as part of a team
Committed to support children and their families to establish positive relationships
Positive, flexible forward thinking and willing to “go the extra mile”
Motivated to help our children reach their full potential

For further information regarding the role, to arrange a visit please speak with Andrea Burrows, School Business Manager, at 02476 612073 aburrows@moathouse.coventry.sch.uk

All applications are to be made online.

Interview date: Monday 16^th September 2024

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