Teaching Assistant - Coventry - September

Twenty 4 Seven; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a Good Ofsted rated All-Through School in Coventry. This full-time role, starting in September, focuses on supporting class teachers and ensuring a safe and productive learning environment for students. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills in both English and Punjabi, along with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Join a supportive team that values professional development and offers competitive pay rates.

Benefits

24/7 support from a dedicated consultant

Competitive pay rates

£100 Refer-a-Friend Scheme

FREE online safeguarding training

FREE online professional development training

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK and satisfactory references covering the last 2 years.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (Child Workforce) or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Support class teachers with teaching and welfare of children.
• Provide teaching support in small groups and on an individual basis.

Skills

English Communication

Punjabi Communication

Literacy Skills

Numeracy Skills

IT Skills

Education

GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade C+)

Level 2 Diploma (or equivalent)

Job description

Teaching Assistant Coventry September

Location: Coventry

School: All-Through School

Special Requirements: Must speak English and Punjabi

Start: September

Hours: Full-time

Contract: Long Term

Pay rate: £80-£105

Twenty4Seven Education is seeking an enthusiastic and dependable Teaching Assistant for a Good Ofsted rated All-Through School in Coventry. This exciting new full-time role is to start September on a long-term basis.

The main aim of your role is to support the class teachers with the teaching and welfare of children to attain the targets set within the National Curriculum. The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively in English and Punjabi.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection - all concerns need reporting to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
• To provide teaching support in small groups and where necessary on an individual basis
• Demonstrate positive behaviour management in line with the school policy
• Demonstrate good communication skills when supporting pupils and providing feedback to other professionals and parents/carers as required
• Ensure the maintenance of a clean, orderly and safe working environment ensuring that equipment/resources/materials are set out on time and as per instructions and used safely to enable pupils to meet their learning targets
• Provide admin support (e.g. typing, photocopying, display etc.)

Qualifications & Experience:

• Right to work in the UK
• Satisfactory references covering the last 2 years
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (Child Workforce) on the Update Service or willing to pay and apply for a new one (Twenty4Seven Education can assist you with this process)
• GCSE English and Mathematics to Grade C+ (or equivalent) is essential
• Level 2 Diploma (or equivalent) is desirable
• Experience working with children within an educational setting or similar (minimum of 3 months of experience)
• Ability to communicate in English and Punjabi
• Good Literacy, Numeracy and IT skills

The Benefits of Twenty4Seven Education:

• T4S is an accredited REC member
• 24/7 support from your designated dedicated and friendly consultant
• Competitive pay rates
• £100 Refer-a-Friend Scheme (terms & conditions apply)
• FREE online safeguarding training course
• FREE online professional development training from our Education Support team

Twenty4Seven Education is dedicated to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect every candidate to share this commitment. Assignments are subject to safeguarding and child protection screening in line with DfE policies, including right to work, employment references and Enhanced DBS checks. Full assistance will be provided.