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Teaching Assistant working with EAL Learners - Southfields Community Primary School
Job Reference coventrycc/TP/501/8709
This job has been closed.
What is the job role?
Full Time or Part Time (depending on skill set)
Southfields Community Primary School is a warm, welcoming and community focused school set in the heart of Coventry. In our most recent Ofsted inspection (Dec 22), we were credited for creating a ‘haven for pupils within a busy inner-city location’ and we are proud of the support we provide for our diverse community. We believe passionately in providing the very best possible experiences and opportunities for our children and staff. Leaders and governors, alongside all staff, work collaboratively to secure the best possible outcomes and believe wholeheartedly in our school values: Good learners, Accepting, Respectful and Kind.
We are looking for a teaching assistant to support our learners for whom English is an additional language. In our school, there are a significant majority of children who have English as an additional language and are at various stages of English acquisition. We have constructed a team of people who work together to ensure that these children are given the best targeted support to allow them to succeed in their learning. Supporting and working with these children will form the majority of this role.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who will:
Have the skills or be willing to engage in training to develop the skills, to provide and support outstanding learning opportunities for our wonderful children.
Be passionate about self-improvement.
Believe wholeheartedly in ensuring our children achieve the very best.
Be able to form excellent relationships with staff, pupils and parents.
Have a positive ‘can-do’ mindset.
Be willing to work alongside children in class settings and supporting in small groups.
In return, we can offer:
A wonderful school community.
Excellent opportunities for your development.
A commitment to a successful work-life balance.
A supportive, forward-thinking leadership team who will listen and support your development.
A well-resourced and welcoming learning environment.
We look forward to welcoming you to our school.
Please see below an application pack available to download. Completed applications should be returned direct to the school at recruitment@southfieldsprimary.org
Closing date: 20th Dec 2023 at 4pm
Interview date: 22nd Dec 2023 (times tbc)
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.
