What is the job role?

Teaching Assistant (TA) - Southfields Community Primary School

35 hours

39 weeks a year (Term Time Only)

£18,973 - £19,942 (actual salary)

Permanent

Grade 3

Southfields Community Primary School is a warm, welcoming and community focused school set in the heart of Coventry. We are proud of our links to our community and believe passionately in providing the best possible experiences and opportunities for our children and staff.

Leaders and governors, alongside all staff, work collaboratively to secure the best possible outcomes and believe wholeheartedly in our school values: Good learners, Accepting, Respectful and Kind. We are determined to move the school forward and are looking for an outstanding TA to join our school team.

At Southfields, our vision is for every child to develop their unique potential and open their minds to what is possible. We recognise that excellent teaching for our children is the key to their success throughout their time in education. We know that excellent teaching does not happen without excellent professional development – a key feature of Southfields’ ethos.

As we continue to develop and relentlessly deliver the very best, we are looking for a TA to join our Key Stage Two Team from September 2024. The position will be class-based and will involve working with individual pupils, small groups and in delivering high-quality interventions.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about teaching and learning and someone who strives to be the very best they can be through implementing research-led practice within a like-minded team. In return, we are passionate about developing our staff to ensure they thrive in their chosen career.

We are looking for an excellent candidate who will:

Have the skills to provide and support outstanding learning opportunities for our wonderful children.

Be passionate about self-improvement and developing practice.

Believe wholeheartedly in ensuring our children achieve the very best.

Support our children in their academic as well as social and emotional development.

Be able to form excellent relationships with staff, pupils and parents.

Who are we looking for?

In return, we can offer:

· A wonderful school community.

· Excellent opportunities for your development.

· A commitment to a successful work-life balance.

· A supportive, forward-thinking leadership team who will listen and support your development.

A well-resourced and welcoming learning environment.

We look forward to welcoming you to our school.

See our person specification and job description for further details about the role and the candidate that we are looking for.

How to apply

Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date: Monday 10th June 2024

Interview Date: W/C Monday 17th June 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