Teaching Assistant - SS Peter & Paul Catholic Primary School

The Romero Catholic Academy; Coventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellbeing Cover

Discounts at retailers

Wellbeing services

24/7 counselling

Generous pension

Internal/external training

Supportive workplace

Job summary

The Romero Catholic Academy in Coventry is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will play a vital role in supporting children through their educational journey in a warm, inclusive and faith-filled environment.

We are prioritising candidates who believe in every child’s potential, work well in a team, and live out our Catholic ethos with kindness and compassion. We offer health and wellbeing benefits, pension, progression opportunities and supportive, inclusive

Qualifications

• Believes in every child’s potential.
• Works well in a team with a positive attitude and a caring nature.
• Supports children thrive both academically and emotionally.
• Lives out Catholic ethos and acts as a role model of kindness and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Support children's academic development.
• Support children's emotional well-being and resilience.
• Work in a positive, collaborative team to deliver inclusive education.

Skills

Teamwork

Caring nature

Student support

Catholic ethos

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives?

Do you believe in nurturing every child’s potential – academically, emotionally and spiritually?

We are looking for a committed and caring Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to play a vital role in supporting children through their educational journey in a warm, inclusive and faith-filled environment.

We are seeking someone who:

• Believes in every child’s potential
• Works well in a team with a positive attitude and a caring nature
• Support children thrive both academically and emotionally
• Lives out our Catholic ethos and acts as a role model of kindness and compassion

What we offer:

• Health and Wellbeing Cover, including cashback on optical, dental and therapy treatments
• Discounts at many high-street retailers
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing services
• 24/7 confidential counselling and support line whenever you need it
• Generous pension scheme to help you plan and invest in your future
• Opportunities for progression with clear development pathways, regular reviews, and access to internal and external training
• A supportive and inclusive workplace where your wellbeing comes first

Whether you're starting your journey in education or looking for a new challenge, SS Peter & Paul'sis a place where you can shine and help others do the same.

The Romero Catholic Academy operates a refer a friend scheme of £200 for the referrer. If you have been referred to this vacancy by a current employee, please highlight this within the section headlined "Where did you first hear of this vacancy?" on the application form. All rules relating to the referrals are provided within the TRCA Refer a Friend Policy on our website.

We are committed to safeguarding children. As part of the pre-employment process, an enhanced DBS Check, Prohibition Checks, Childcare Disqualification (where appropriate) and Online/Social media screening will be undertaken in addition to other relevant background checks. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. Safeguarding is our top priority, and we encourage all applicants to review our safeguarding and child protection policy which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our students.

Please note that applicants who have been previously unsuccessful for this role within the last 6 months will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.