Teaching Assistant

Our Values

Spon Gate Primary School is situated in the heart of the city. We are proud to work with wonderful children from all over the world.

What is the job role?

Governors seek to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support children, initially in a Year 4 class.

You will support the classroom teacher in fulfilling their responsibility to develop and educate the children, including those who have special physical, emotional, and educational needs.

This role is 35 hours per week, term time only. This is a fixed term until 31st August 2025 (in the first instance). Required as soon as possible.

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role you will have:

recent school-based experience or a Graduate keen to enter the teaching profession.
A caring individual who is prepared to go the extra mile to meet the needs of all children
An enthusiastic person who can stimulate and engage children in their learning
Applicants should have GCSE or equivalent in English and mathematics.
hold relevant qualifications or be prepared to undertake training as a Teaching Assistant

Closing date and shortlisting: Tuesday 3^rd December 2024, 11am

Interviews: Monday 9^th December 2024

A visit to the school is recommended. Please contact Mo Ali (School Business Manager) at the school to arrange this.

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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