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SEND Teaching Assistant - Howes Community Primary School
Job Reference coventrycc/TP/53734/10308
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What is the job role?
SEND Teaching Assistant
32 hours per week
39 weeks per year
£17,347 - £18,233 Pro rata
Grade 3
Fixed Term – one year contract with potential to extend
This is an amazing opportunity for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, unique school from January 2025, or earlier if possible.
Howes Community Primary school is full to the brim of amazing children and staff who all strive to be the best that they can be. Children at Howes experience a range of exciting and innovative opportunities that enables everyone to shine, have fun and learn.
We have approximately 180 children in school from Nursery to year six.
The children at Howes display positive behaviour and they have beautiful manners and an enthusiasm and zest for school life. Visitors regularly comment on the friendly and welcoming ethos and culture that we have in school.
Being part of a diverse and inclusive school, we are fortunate to have a Hearing Resource Base within school.
The children and staff live out the values of the school daily as we prepare our children for their future years as responsible and respectful members of the local and wider community with the ability to overcome challenges that they may face in an ever-changing world.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an inspirational person who:
• Has the children’s learning and well-being at the heart of everything that they do.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal with people tactfully and confidentially.
• Has experience working one-to-one with children with additional needs in schools.
• Has energy and enthusiasm to support our children who deserve nothing but the best.
• Works well as part of a team but can also use their initiative to work independently and productively.
• Is patient, calm and nurturing.
In return, we can offer you:
• Supportive leadership.
• Personalised CPD.
• Commitment to staff well-being.
• Wonderful school community with a family feel.
• Opportunity to work with experienced and friendly staff.
If you have the above qualities we look forward to hearing from you. We encourage you to arrange a visit to the school to see all that we offer our children and staff. To make this arrangement, please contact school on 02476 411711.
How to apply
Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification.
Closing Date: Friday 15th November 2024
Interview Date: Friday 22nd November 2024
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.