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Teaching Assistant Level 2

Employer
Coten End Primary School
Location
Coten End Primary School, Coten End, Warwick, CV34 4NP
Salary
£16,237 - £17,927 per annum
Closing date
23 Jun 2019
Reference
WARWED000007642

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About Us:

Coten End Primary is a large, very popular, 3-form entry school situated in Warwick. There are 612 pupils on roll and in September we will have 3 forms in every year group throughout the school.

We are very proud of our dedicated and caring staff team; hard-working and well-behaved children; vibrant learning environment and supportive parents and carers. We are committed to ensuring that children of all abilities and backgrounds achieve their very best in everything they do. We are also committed to growing the talent in all our staff, enabling them to flourish and succeed.

“Coten End is a wonderful school that is very conducive to learning” Parent (Year 4 and Reception) comment, Oct 2018

“We all share the school’s passion and commitment to provide an enjoyable, excellent education for all the children and the best possible professional fulfilment for all staff. We fully support the school’s strong caring ethos combined with rigorous educational ambitions for its pupils” Chair of Governors

We wish to recruit a Teaching Assistant who will join our outstanding team in September 2019 and will be made to feel welcome by all staff and children alike. Under the leadership of the Headteacher the school continues to remain committed to further raising the quality of the children’s educational experiences and we will ensure that your time at Coten End is an enjoyable and rewarding one.

 

The Role

32.5 Hours per Week

We are looking to recruit a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our SEN support team. Working under the overall supervision of the class teacher and SENCO, the successful applicants will assist, support and plan teaching and learning, provide for general car, safety and welfare of one pupil and work with other individuals or groups of pupils. The start date of the post will be 1st September 2019. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm (term-time only). 
Candidates should be able to demonstrate the qualifications, skills and experience outlined in the job description.

Key Requirements

  • Hold a recognised and relevant NVQ level 2 qualification and have undertaken other appropriate training (preferably leading to national standards at NVQ level 3) or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, experience and skills. 
  • Have attended further training on aspects of the curriculum or areas of specific special need (autism/attachment disorder/Down's syndrome).
  • Minimum of GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at grades A – C.
  • Have good communication and listening skills and be able to present information verbally and in writing to others.
  • Have additional communication skills, e.g. relevant sign language.
  • Have experience of TA work.
  • Understand school’s policies and how they relate to local and national frameworks/policies (e.g. child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities, SEN).
  • Have good level of knowledge and understanding of SEN and areas of the curriculum.
  • Can use ICT effectively to support learning and use other technology equipment.
  • Can plan own work when required.
  • Can transfer theory/training into practice.
  • Can solve problems and can exercise initiative and independent action.
  • Proactive in offering ideas.
  • Demonstrate full understanding of safeguarding issues within a school setting.

Additional Information & How to Apply

Coten End Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

If you are interested in this post please complete an application form; please email your application to admin2623@welearn365.com.

The closing date for applications is Friday 21st June. 
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 26th June 2019. 

If you have not been contacted by Monday 24th June then your application has been unsuccessful.

Visits to the school are encouraged, please contact the school office on 01926 491329 to make an appointment. Should you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact Kerry Pope, Inclusion Manager, on 01926 491329 or email admin2623@welearn365.com

Supporting documents
Job Description
Person Specification
Application Form
Equality Form
Self Disclosure Form

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