Teaching Assistant - St Christopher Primary School

What is the job role?

We are looking for an experienced and talented Teaching Assistant who would like to help and support pupils with their well-being and learning in school. The successful candidate will assist teachers by supporting pupils in lessons and delivering interventions.

Our pupils are a pleasure to teach. St Christopher is a well organised school and school leaders ensure that teachers and teaching assistants can be focussed on ensuring pupils have high quality teaching and support.

Staff at St Christopher enjoy working at our school – the new teaching assistant will join a genuinely friendly and supportive team.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will ideally have: 

• At least two years of experience working as a teaching assistant.

• A GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics.

• Have gained a Level 3 TA qualification or equivalent.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Trained in teaching phonics (ideally RWI) 

As part of the interview process candidates will be expected to carry out a task with pupils and complete a basic written task.

The post will initially be based in Key Stage 2.

Closing date: Note, adverts shut off at midnight on your closing date 8.00am Friday 24th January 2025

Interview date: 31st January 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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