Teaching Assistant

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

Our Values

The governors of Wyken Croft Primary School are excited to offer a permanent teaching assistant role with effect from September 2024. The role is full time but for the right candidate we will consider part time applications.

Wyken Croft provides an excellent environment for all of the stakeholders of the school. Although we are a large primary school in Coventry, we pride ourselves on knowing each child and family individually allowing our children to achieve their maximum potential. We have our ‘Seven Steps to Success’ embedded within our culture which we believe enable our children to be happy, engaged and positive about their futures, striving to be the very best they can be.

About the team we are recruiting to

We are looking for an exemplary practitioner, who is motivated and committed to supporting young people in their school environment. The successful candidate will need to evidence an excellent working knowledge of the curriculum with a drive to support the outcomes of our children, families and staff and hold a NVQ level 2 or above qualification.

What is the job role?

The role is for a full or part time teaching assistant to work in either KS1 or KS2. For the successful candidate we can offer;-

The opportunity to join a forward-thinking school that works tirelessly to support the outcomes of our children, families and staff
Excellent pupil to adult ratios
A school that is committed to the wellbeing, work life balance and professional development of all staff
A team that works together effectively to drive improvement and sustain quality in the school
The opportunity to make a real difference to the community we serve.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will need to ;-

Be an excellent practitioner with a love for learning
Have an excellent working knowledge of the curriculum with a drive to support the outcomes of our children, families and staff
Be enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking
Be motivated and committed to supporting young people in their school environment
Have excellent communication and inter-personal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Be qualified to NVQ Level 2 or above
Be committed to promoting the welfare of and safeguarding our
children.

Closing Date: 15th July 2024

Interview Date: W/Commencing 15th July 2024

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 02476613932 who will be happy to arrange this for you.

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