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Teaching Assistant
Cardinal Newman Catholic School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 2FR17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
6 January 2025 at 9am
Date listed
13 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £21,178.00 - £22,202.00 Annually (Actual)
Teaching Assistant job summary
The school has an excellent reputation, built on strong and longstanding relationships with the local community and beyond. In our recent Section 48 inspection (March 2022) the school was recognised as outstanding:
“Pupils know whom to go to if there is a problem, and they value the strong community spirit. They speak of solid relationships with their tutors and the extended community to which they belong, contributing to excellent behaviour.”
The ideal candidate will:
Work with small groups of children to support their learning and deliver set interventions as required
Deliver specific one to one, or one to two sessions with children to help them progress through their personalised programmes of study.
Support in the delivery of school reading provision
Encourage and promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children
We are looking for someone who:
Has had experience in working with children
Has the ability to see where and how they can help children make their next steps
Will commit time and enthusiasm to our team
Is able to act on their own initiative
Can form positive and caring relationships with children which motivates them to learn, grow and be confident.
Can demonstrate excellent classroom practice with high standards of teaching and learning
Is a good team player who is willing to contribute to the ethos of the school
Is motivated, passionate and reflective about their work.
Cardinal Newman School can offer:
A well-motivated body of students.
A friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff.
Training for your role as appropriate to your needs and career aspirations including potential to pursue teacher training at a later date if required.
A friendly, supportive and positive team to work in
Regular TA training
A vibrant programme of extra-curricular activities, which broaden the experience of our students.
A caring ethos with strong international links and a commitment to actively supporting global charity and fundraising projects.
National College membership
Access to our gym facilities and opportunities to get involved in staff-organised sports.
Our staff-led wellbeing group and common room association where we plan social events for all our staff are welcome to participate.
Staff Benefits –including cycle to work scheme, car benefits, home and electronics and care first support offering counselling and support services.
Cardinal Newman is a highly successful 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school set in 37 acre grounds in the pleasant outskirts of Coventry. This is a fantastic opportunity to help lead the school and make a significant contribution to the future success of the school. We are located within easy access of all areas of Coventry and commutable from surrounding areas such as Birmingham, Solihull, Leamington Spa and Sutton Coldfield.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Closing date for applications: 9.00 am on Monday 6th January 2025
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy should we receive an overwhelming number of applications before the closing date.
As part of our strong commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 (KCSIE), online searches will be undertaken for prospective shortlisted candidates.
Sandpits Lane, Coventry, CV6 2FR Tel: 024 76332382 Fax: 024 76335626
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and enhanced DBS clearance.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Cardinal Newman Catholic School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1481 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
Cardinal Newman is a highly successful 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school set in 37 acre grounds in the pleasant outskirts of Coventry. We are located within easy access of all areas of Coventry and commutable from surrounding areas such as Birmingham, Solihull, Leamington Spa and Sutton Coldfield.
The school has an excellent reputation, built on strong and longstanding relationships with the local community and beyond. In our recent Section 48 inspection (March 2022) the school was recognised as outstanding:
“Pupils know whom to go to if there is a problem, and they value the strong community spirit. They speak of solid relationships with their tutors and the extended community to which they belong, contributing to excellent behaviour.”
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