Teaching Assistant

Our Values

The governors of Wyken Croft Primary School are excited to offer a Teaching Assistant role within our KS1 setting to commence as soon as possible. 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 can offer the successful candidate;-

• 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.

What is the job role?

The successful candidate will be expected to ;

• Assist the teacher with learning activities in the classroom, preparing or modifying work for an individual or group of pupils as directed.
• Prepare and maintain equipment and teaching resources for lessons and activities including the control of stock within the classroom.
• Undertake supervision and behaviour management of pupils and provide support within the procedures of the school/service, reporting any difficulties as appropriate.
• Promote pupil independence in learning, social and mobility skills, reinforcing the pupil's self esteem through praise and encouragement.
• Ensure that pupils are able to safely use equipment and materials provided.
• Provide support for local and national learning strategies e.g. National Curriculum
• Assist with the implementation of programmes designed by other professionals such as educational psychologists and speech and language therapists.

Who are we looking for?

You will be:  

An excellent practitioner with a love for learning.

Motivated and committed to support young people in their school environment.

Able to demonstrate excellent working knowledge of the curriculum with a drive to support the outcomes of our children, families and staff.

Hold an NVQ level 2 qualification or above.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and therefore please contact the school office on 02476613932 to arrange.

Interviews will be held week commencing the 18th March 2024.

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