What is the job role?

‘Hand in hand, we listen to God’s call,

we learn from God’s word and we share God’s love through service’

We are a happy and good school, wishing to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant.

Applicants should be:

• A great team player

• Have the ability to work independently, using a degree of initiative

• Have high expectations of behaviour and endeavour, · be aware of current curriculum requirements, contributing to assessment

• Be able to contribute to the raising of standards in the school

• Be committed to providing the best educational opportunities for all children

• Be able to motivate and support children

• Be committed to working with parents and the wider community

• Be willing to be involved in the life of the school

• Be a practicing Catholic or sympathetic to the ethos of the school

1. Assist teaching staff as required, including helping individual children and groups with the full range of curriculum activities and use of information technology as appropriate.

2. Prepare, display and mount work, set out equipment/materials and record television and radio programmes for educational use under the direction of Class Teachers.

3. Make and maintain teaching aids and equipment, for example undertake simple repairs to books and equipment.

4. In collaboration with Class Teachers, ensure classrooms and other teaching areas are kept in a tidy state and that equipment and materials are stored correctly.

5. Provide physical care and attention for personal needs, including care of children who are sick and escorting sick children home with another member of staff when necessary.

6. Provide personal care and attention to children including the changing of nappies and clothing when necessary.

7. Undertake supervision of children in the playground and dining room as determined by the Headteacher.

8. Liaise with teachers and other staff at the school to obtain, exchange and record information on individual children.

9. Assist with tasks in respect of classroom activities as required including maintaining library books records; collection and recording of monies e.g. school outings, book club; maintaining classroom supplies and general classroom duties such as photocopying, filing etc.

10. Assist Class Teachers in preparing and supervising outings and visits as required.

11. Assist Class Teachers in supporting volunteer helpers and students in the classroom.

12. Assist Class Teachers in supporting Home/School Links initiatives.

13. Attend staff meetings and parent’s evenings as necessary.

14. Assist supply staff with daily classroom routine as determined by Class Teacher.

15. To attend planning meetings when required.

16. And such duties as are within the scope, the salary grade and the spirit of the job purpose, the title of the post, and its grading

We are looking to appoint a flexible, reliable, enthusiastic and hardworking person

Application forms and relevant documents are available to be downloaded below and are to be returned via email to: ntheunissen@st-augustines.coventry.sch.uk

Closing date: 21/03/2023 9am

Interview date: 28/03/2023

St. Augustine’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

The school will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.

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