Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Eastern Green Junior School

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff team

Strong community partnerships

Positive working environment

Job summary

Coventry City Council is seeking an excellent practitioner to join Eastern Green Junior School. The successful candidate will be able to teach effectively across the Key Stage 2 age range, have high expectations for both learning and behaviour, and work collaboratively as part of a dedicated and caring team.

We can offer delightful, enthusiastic children, a welcoming, supportive and highly committed staff team, strong partnerships with parents and the wider community, excellent professional

Qualifications

• Experience teaching across Key Stage 2.
• High expectations for learning and behaviour.
• Collaborative approach within a dedicated, caring team.

Responsibilities

• Teach effectively across the Key Stage 2 age range.
• Maintain high expectations for learning and behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and the wider community.
• Uphold safeguarding requirements and pre-employment checks.

Skills

KS2 teaching

Team collaboration

Behaviour management

Child-centred education

Job description

• We are looking for an excellent practitioner who is motivated, hard-working and passionate about making a difference to children’s lives. The successful candidate will be able to teach effectively across the Key Stage 2 age range, have high expectations for both learning and behaviour, and work collaboratively as part of a dedicated and caring team.

What is the job role?

• We are looking for an excellent practitioner who is motivated, hard-working and passionate about making a difference to children’s lives. The successful candidate will be able to teach effectively across the Key Stage 2 age range, have high expectations for both learning and behaviour, and work collaboratively as part of a dedicated and caring team.

At Eastern Green Junior School, we can offer:

• Delightful, enthusiastic children who love learning
• A welcoming, supportive and highly committed staff team
• Strong partnerships with parents and the wider community
• Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities
• A positive and nurturing working environment where staff wellbeing matters

Who are we looking for?

"Eastern Green genuinely feels like family. Staff are supported, valued and encouraged to grow professionally whilst always keeping children at the heart of everything we do." — Class Teacher

"There is such a positive atmosphere around school every day. The children are wonderful and the staff team always pull together to support one another." — Teaching Assistant

"It is rare to find a school where people feel so genuinely happy to come to work. Leaders care deeply about both the children and the wellbeing of staff." — Middle Leader

"The sense of community at Eastern Green is incredibly special. Visitors often comment on the calm, welcoming atmosphere as soon as they walk through the door." — Office Team Member

Whilst the role is advertised as full-time, part-time applications will also be considered. These roles will be Full Time Permanent and Part-time Permanent.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

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, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

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

Attached documents

• Job Description and Person Specification
• Application Form