Teaching Assistant
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 7GX27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
4 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,185.00 Annually (FTE)
Teaching Assistant job summary
Teaching Assistant
Permanent
35 Hours Per Week, 39 weeks per year (Term time plus Teacher Training days)
Grade 3
About Us
The governors are looking to appoint a teaching assistant to join our successful friendly team. To start in as soon as possible.
St John Vianney is a happy, learning community where each individual pupil and member of staff is valued for the contribution they can make to the life of our thriving school. Staff work hard to provide the very best for our pupils and in return they receive the support and training to enable them to be the best they can be.
About the Role
- To work under the guidance of the class teacher in the planning and implementation of work programmes with individuals or groups of pupils or the whole class to promote effective teaching and learning.
- Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals.
- During the short term absence of the class teacher a Level 3 teaching assistant may be required to supervise the whole class and deliver pre prepared activities.
- To Support pupils with Special Educational Needs
- To provide general support to the class teacher in the management and organisation of the pupil and the classroom.
- To assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment.
- To promote the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring they have equal opportunities to learn and develop.
- To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.
- To provide cover at Lunchtime.
About You
We are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant who
Has a flexible approach and ability to work as part of a team
Demonstrates excellent classroom practice with high standards of teaching and learning
Can form positive and caring relationships with children which motivates them to learn, grow and be confident
Enjoys planning and leading play- based activities
Is a good team player who is willing to contribute to the ethos and wider community of the school
Is willing to participate fully in all aspects of school life
Has a passion for the outside classroom and knowledge of Forest school activities
Possess knowledge of phonics, reading, writing and numeracy
Has a commitment to professional development and the skills to engage positively with practitioners, parents/carers and families
Is fully supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school.
What We Offer
A culture of collaboration, support and high expectations
A warm, respectful and values-driven school community
Opportunities for professional growth within the MAC
Access to the competitive Teacher Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
A strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, including free, confidential access to 24/7 helplines, counselling and support services
Free, annual flu vaccinations
A flexible and generous approach to family appointments and events
K How To Apply
To apply for this role, please submit an application form via MyNewTerm.
If you would like to visit our school or discuss the role further, please contact Tracy McCallum.
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School part of Holy Cross Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check.
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, medical clearance and where applicable a prohibition check and evidence of qualifications. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.
This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
An online social media check will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all conditional offers of employment.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 238 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St John Vianney Catholic Primary School website
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