Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 2EF

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  28 August 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 August 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,404.00 - £25,584.00 Annually (FTE) Paid pro rata

Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover) job summary

Are you looking for an opportunity where you can really make an impact?

Are you looking to join a multi-academy which cares about employee wellbeing?

If so, this Teaching Assistant role at Ss Peter & Paul Primary School may be right for you…

If this support and togetherness of being part of a committed team with a strong Catholic Ethos is attractive you should consider applying.

We can offer:

• Health and Wellbeing Cover – Including cashback on optical, dental, therapy treatments, discounts at many high-street retailers, and access to a wide range of wellbeing services
• 24/7 Counselling & Support Line – Confidential support whenever you need it
• Generous Pension Scheme – Helping you plan and invest in your future
• Opportunities for Progression – We’re committed to your career growth, with clear development pathways, regular reviews, and access to internal and external training to help you reach your full potential
• A Supportive and Inclusive Workplace – Where your wellbeing comes first

The successful candidate will:

• Be committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of our school
• Be skilled at creating challenge, excitement and enthusiasm
• Be able to demonstrate a strong desire and belief that all children are capable of achieving high standards
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills
• Be dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive mindset
• Be able to work collaboratively as part of a team and develop positive relationships

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 210 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ss-peter-and-paul-catholic-primary-school-coventry

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