Teaching Assistant (one to one)

The school has a culture of developing and rewarding potential through continuing professional development. We have the highest expectation of all of our staff and pupils, with a strong commitment to promoting their well-being. Our curriculum is strongly rooted in the needs of our pupils and our value-led education with pupil involvement, enjoyment and achievement at its heart.

Our school is at the heart of its community located on the south edge of Coventry in an economically disadvantaged area. Our two-form entry primary school, with a 68 place nursery, prides itself in the work we do to support our spirited community. We are a committed and diverse group of teachers and support staff, unified in our approach to ensuring that our pupils become the best they can be. We do this with the belief that all pupils can achieve excellent outcomes when surrounded and supported by skilled teachers with high expectations.

Our Values
As individuals we are unique. Together we build a community. Learning in primary school can transform a child's life and we aim to make the difference for our children. Every person in our school strongly promotes the values of kindness, honesty, respect, responsibility and growth. These values are encompassed by the value we place on community; belonging to and contributing to the school and wider community.

What is the job role?
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to work one to one with a lovely child who has physical disabilities. This is a fixed term role (initially for one year) starting in September 2025 and working term time only. The successful candidate will be a member of a strong team of teachers and support staff and will provide bespoke support to access learning for a pupil with physical disabilities. You will work collaboratively with school staff and in partnership with the appropriate professionals to plan effectively and monitor the child's progress, including contributing to personal learning plans and educational health care plans (EHCP).

We can offer you:

• Delightful children who are eager to learn
• A collaborative, supportive and caring team that puts the children at the centre of all that they do
• A commitment to staff welfare and work-life balance
• A strong culture of professional development to support staff to achieve highly and enjoy a successful career
• The opportunity to be part of an aspirational school and to help improve educational and social inclusion opportunities and outcomes for pupils with a range of special educational needs (SEND)

Who are we looking for?
You will be a passionate and enthusiastic teaching assistant who is committed to improving educational and social inclusion opportunities and outcomes for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. Candidates should have:

• A commitment to make a difference to children's lives through education.
• NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
• Experience and knowledge of safeguarding
• A good understanding of the primary curriculum
• A willingness to attend to the pupil's personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, medication, first aid and welfare matters as appropriate.
• The ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups of children, teachers, parents and other members of staff
• A sympathetic approach to parents and an understanding of the need for confidentiality
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers and other members of staff
• The ability to accept guidance and direction from teachers
• The ability to use own initiative
• A commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school
• Previous experience of working with children with SEND would be advantageous but not essential.
• A dedication to actively contribute to school life and the wider community.
• A sense of humour, positive outlook and a kind heart.
• A commitment to your own professional learning which is supported by a dedicated leadership team.

Visits to the school are strongly recommended and can be arranged through the school. Please contact Miss Hayley Miles, Office Manager on 024 7630 2004 or admin@willenhallprimary.org.

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.