Teaching Assistant - St John Vianney Catholic Primary School

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

What is the job role?

Temporary 2 year contract

Grade 3 £9289 - £9858 (actual salary) based on FTE £18,933-£20,092

The governors are looking to appoint a teaching assistant to join our successful friendly team. To start 1st September 2022

St John Vianney is a happy, learning community where each individual pupil and member of staff is valued for the contribution they can make to the life of our thriving school. Staff work hard to provide the very best for our pupils and in return they receive the support and training to enable them to be the best they can be.

We are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant who :

• Has a flexible approach and ability to work as part of a team

• Demonstrates excellent classroom practice with high standards of teaching and learning

• Can form positive and caring relationships with children which motivates them to learn, grow and be confident

• Enjoys planning and leading play- based activities

• Is a good team player who is willing to contribute to the ethos and wider community of the school

• Is willing to participate fully in all aspects of school life

• Has a passion for the outside classroom and knowledge of Forest school activities

• Possess knowledge of phonics, reading, writing and numeracy

• Is a competent user of ICT or has a willingness to learn

• Has a commitment to professional development and the skills to engage positively with practitioners, parents/carers and families

• Is fully supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school.

Hours of Work: 21 hours per week 3 days a week 8.30 am - 4.00 pm 39 weeks a year Monday Tuesday Wednesday, term time only plus 1 week

Please see below an application pack available to download or alternatively contact the school on the telephone number 02476464088 or email admin@sjv.coventry.sch.uk . Details are also available on the school website.

Applications must be made using the correct CES application form. Completed applications should be returned direct to the school at admin@sjv.coventry.sch.uk

Closing date: Noon on Friday 1st July 2022

Shortlisting date: Friday 1st July 2022

Interview date: Tuesday 5th July 2022

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.

Coventry City Council