18 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    10 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    22 May 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: Monday to Friday- 8:45am-3:15pm

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 academic year

Pay scale

Grade 4 SCP 5

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate must: -

  • Have previous experience of working with primary aged children with special educational needs.

  • Have a minimum Level 3 NVQ in Childcare or equivalent (or be willing to work towards this qualification)

  • Be highly motivated and committed to working as part of a team.

  • Have excellent interpersonal skills.

  • Have the ability to act on their own initiative

  • Be committed to the vision and values of our school.

  • Have a child-centred approach to their work.

  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skill at all levels (with children, staff and parents/carers)

  • Gave a good sense of humour and a hardworking ethos.

  • Be able to present as a positive role model.

  • Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding children and maintaining confidentiality at all times.

  • Have the ability to work independently but also as part of a team

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer: -

  • an experienced and supportive team of staff

  • amazing children who feel confident to express their individuality and their talents

  • a happy school community where respect and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do

  • excellent opportunities for training and continual professional development

  • talented Governors and Trustees, who know the school well and are fully supportive of work life balance

  • Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (counselling services, GP anytime, musculoskeletal services);

  • Eye care vouchers;

  • Discounted gym membership;

  • Free annual flu jab.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
How to apply
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Monks Coppenhall Academy

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
610 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01270814040

At Monks Coppenhall Academy and Nursery, our educational vision is to be a place of excellence and enjoyment and have high aspirations for all our children.We want everyone to feel valued and achieve to the best of their potential.
We have very high expectations of behaviour, where all learners are given equal opportunities and treated fairly. We aim for children to feel safe and secure; we place a particular emphasis on meeting the emotional needs of our children. We aim for children to leave our Academy confident, happy and well equipped for the next phase of their education. Our very skilled team know each child well and want the very best outcomes for them.

We want children to enjoy learning and develop a love of learning. Children are at the heart of everything we do. The Children’s Council plays an active part in decision making within the Academy.

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