What is the job role?
The governors of Wyken Croft Primary School are excited to offer a position of Teaching Assistant within our Early Years to commence in September 2026. Wyken Croft provides an excellent environment for all of the stakeholders of the school. Although we are a large primary school in Coventry, we pride ourselves on knowing each child and family individually allowing our children to achieve their maximum potential. We have our ‘Seven Steps to Success’ embedded within our culture which we believe enable our children to be happy, engaged and positive about their futures, striving to be the very best they can be.
Benefits
- The opportunity to join a forward‑thinking school that works tirelessly to support the outcomes of our children, families and staff.
- Excellent pupil‑to‑adult ratios.
- A school that is committed to the well‑being, work‑life balance and professional development of all staff.
- A team that works together effectively to drive improvement and sustain quality in the school.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and support the teaching activities of individuals or groups of children/young people to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development.
- Undertake those activities necessary to meet the physical and emotional needs of individuals and groups of children/young people, including those pupils with special educational, physical or emotional needs.
- Monitor individual pupils’ progress, achievements, problems and condition, reporting to the responsible teacher as appropriate.
- Actively engage in the pre‑determined educational activities and work programmes at a basic level, including the administration of baseline tests, and the use of information technology as appropriate.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Be an exemplary practitioner with a love for learning, be motivated and committed to supporting young people in their school environment, and have an excellent working knowledge of the curriculum with a drive to support the outcomes of our children within additional needs, their families and staff.
- Be committed to promoting the welfare of and safeguarding of our children.
- Undergo an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre‑employment clearances, and provide the receipt of two satisfactory references.
- Follow recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre‑employment check, effective 1 September 2022, which may include an online search.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under‑represented; we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This is not a restriction on individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010.
Safeguarding and Compliance
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.
