Teaching Assistant - St Andrew's CE Infant School

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

What is the job role?

35 hours per week. 8.30am - 4.00pm, 39 weeks term time only plus teacher days

Salary: Grade 3 (level 3 qualified)

Start date: 3rd January 2023

St. Andrew’s CE Infant school is a two-form entry Church of England Infant school for pupils aged 4-7 years and currently has 180 pupils on roll.

We wish to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated teaching assistant who is fully supportive of our Christian ethos.

The staff, children and governors at St. Andrew’s Infant school are looking to appoint an enthusiastic TA with current experience of supporting pupils within Reception and Key stage 1 classes.

We are looking for someone who:

Is child centred;
Is an effective team member;
Shows initiative and can work with high levels of independence;
Has good communication and interpersonal skills;
Is adaptable and has ambition, flexibility and good humour;
Has a positive outlook and is calm under pressure;
Can work creatively in partnership with pupils, families, staff, governors and the wider community;
Is supportive of our Christian ethos.

In return we can offer:

A school with a strong Christian ethos, ambition and good team work;
Friendly, well behaved, caring and motivated children who are eager to learn;
An enthusiastic and committed staff;
A mutually supportive network of schools (Compass Network) to work with;
A commitment to your professional development.

Informal visits are warmly welcomed. Please telephone the school to make an appointment.

Application packs are available to download below and are returnable direct to the school - pbell@st-andrews.coventry.sch.uk

Closing date: 12 noon Friday 9th December 2022

Interviews: Thursday 15th December 2022

Additional Information

This 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.

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