Teaching Assistant – Upper Key Stage 2 - Southfields Community Primary School

Coventry City Council; Tooting; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council’s Southfields school is seeking a Teaching Assistant for its Upper Key Stage 2 team to start in January. The role is class-based and involves working with individuals, small groups and delivering high-quality interventions.

We value professional development, a passion for learning, and strong relationships with staff, pupils and parents. The successful candidate will support academic and social-emotional development and commit to safeguarding and welfare procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning opportunities and interventions for pupils.
• Work with individuals and small groups to support progress.
• Build positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents.

Skills

Primary school experience

Interventions delivery

Relationship building

Professional development

Job description

What is the job role?

At Southfields, our vision is for every child to develop their unique potential and open their minds to what is possible. We recognise that excellent teaching for our children is the key to their success throughout their time in education. We know that excellent teaching and learning does not happen without excellent professional development – a key feature of Southfields’ ethos.

As we continue to develop and relentlessly deliver the very best, we are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our Upper Key Stage 2 Team in January . The position will be class-based and will involve working with individual pupils, small groups and in delivering high-quality interventions.

We are looking for someone who is open to professional development, loves learning and ultimately will share our passion to keep innovating to provide better experiences and outcomes for our children. In return, we will guarantee the best possible professional development in the role to ensure you thrive in your chosen career.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an excellent candidate who will:

• Have the skills to provide and support outstanding learning opportunities for our wonderful children.
• Be passionate about self-improvement and developing practice.
• Believe wholeheartedly in ensuring our children achieve the very best.
• Support our children in their academic as well as social and emotional development.
• Be able to form strong, professional relationships with staff, pupils and parents.
• Have experience working in a primary school setting.

In return, we can offer:

• A wonderful school community.
• Excellent opportunities for your development.
• A commitment to a successful work-life balance.
• A supportive, forward-thinking leadership team who will listen and support your development.
• A well-resourced and welcoming learning environment.

Closing date: Note, adverts shut off at midnight on your closing date: Monday 9th November

Interview date: Week commencing 16th November

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 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.