Our Values

Park Hill Primary School is a two form entry school situated on Lower Eastern Green Lane in Coventry and serves families from Eastern Green and surrounding areas. The school is a popular choice for parents – our pupil numbers are high and transience is low. Park Hill Primary, is a school with a family feel where everyone is valued and respected.  

Park Hill is a busy and vibrant school – there is always so much going on here. We are forward-thinking and always striving for improvement, seeking new and exciting initiatives around improving outcomes for children. 

Our school values are simple one to remember – we call them our ‘3Rs’ and we talk and refer to these in all we do. These are: Respect, Responsibility and Resilience 

These values support our way in which all members of the school can live and work together in a supportive way. They support our Aims as a school to promote an environment where everyone feels happy, safe and secure. 

We are a caring employer who invest in our employees. We consider our CPD plan for teaching and support staff carefully and have a good records of staff development, recruitment and retention. In addition, Park Hill is part of a network of schools within Coventry Local Authority, the Compass Network. The successful candidate will benefit from the partnership and support that network participation provides.

By joining Park Hill Primary School, you will benefit from:

Be part of a Local Authority Compass Network and excellent school-based and network-wide CPD opportunities.

A wonderful School community.

A happy school with a committed team and a strong ethos;

Total support, from the Headteacher and his leadership team who will listen and support your development.

Happy and well-behaved children who are prepared to work hard.

For further information, please visit: www.parkhillprimaryschool.co.uk

About the team we are recruiting to

Park Hill is a happy school. Children enjoy coming to school. Parents and carers are supportive – they are keen to work in partnership with staff to improve outcomes for their children. Staff morale is very good, we care about staff and staff retention is excellent.

Our ethos at Park Hill is FAMILY. We want every child at Park Hill to feel that they belong and that they are valued. Children belong, and contribute to the Park Hill family. They are also part of a smaller HOUSE TEAM where children are mixed across the school into four teams. Day to day children then belong to their CLASS FAMILY - each named after a tree. Children remain in their house team and 'family' group throughout their time at Park Hill and grow a strong sense of respect for one another.

This is an exciting time for our school, recently Park Hill was inspected by OFSTED and we were delighted that they agreed with us – that we continue to be a good school (we like to think that we are very good!) Most importantly, our inspection has helped to galvanise our thinking, we are clearer on our next steps and how some of those areas might move from being judged as good to being judged as being exceptional. We are excited and motivated at that word – being exceptional!

Our school was built in 1967 but it has changed a great deal since then. In more recent years, it has expanded to a two-form entry school and currently have 445 children on roll which includes our Nursery children. The school grounds are generous in size and our children benefit from a large playing field, playground, garden area and a nature trails where you will find 'Forest School' taking place. We have a floodlight all-weather ‘mini-pitch’, as well as a changing room close by. 

What is the job role?

The Governors of Park Hill Primary School are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant with SEND responsibilities to join our team. 

Working pattern:  35 hours per week, 8:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, term time plus 5 teacher training days.  (Part applications will be considered)

Please see the Candidates Recruitment Pack  for further information.

The closing date for this post is Sunday 23 June 2024 (midnight).

Interviews for this post will be held on Wednesday 26 June 2024. 

Start date for this post is September 2024.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a Teaching Assistants to join us who:

• Holds an NVQ3 qualification or equivalent
• has recent and relevant experience or working with children in a school setting
• HAs a knowledge of SEND
• Is adaptable and creative
• A good role model
• Is committed to give the best to every child
• Be able to form excellent relationships with staff, pupils and parents

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