Teaching Assistant - Whitley Abbey Primary School

What is the job role?

At Whitley Abbey…

For everyone to be valued, safe and happy.

To nurture mental and physical health of everyone through our character values of; kindness, honesty, friendship, courage, resilience and gratitude.

To foster positive relationships, to engender an ethos of tolerance, respect and an understanding that we live in a diverse community.

To strive to open children’s minds to life’s possibilities and to promote citizenship amongst our children.

To place a great emphasis on developing a love of reading and vocabulary to enable children to become lifelong learners.

To promote high standards of teaching and learning and expect the highest levels of attainment for everyone.

‘Hand in Hand we Learn’

Who are we looking for?

Whitley Abbey Primary School is a popular, thriving school situated on the outskirts of Coventry. Our intake of pupils reflects our diverse community and we offer a broad, balanced and creative curriculum for all our learners. We believe that our school is truly special.

We are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant with strong behaviour management skills, sound classroom knowledge and a caring personality to support our Early Years, KS1 and KS2 classes. Must be flexible, reliable and a team player.

Closing date: Wednesday 5^th June 2024

Interview date: Thursday 13^th June 2024

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.

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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