Teaching Assistant - Level 3- St Andrews Primary School in Coventry

This is a wonderful opportunity to become part of a school community where pupils are known, valued and nurtured, and where staff work closely together to create the very best outcomes for every child.

About St Andrew's Church of England Primary School: St Andrew's is a school with a strong sense of purpose, built on warmth, inclusion and a genuine commitment to the whole child. We are dedicated to providing a high-quality education alongside strong pastoral support, ensuring that every pupil feels safe, respected and encouraged to thrive. Our Christian faith is shared and celebrated throughout school life, whilst other faiths are equally valued and respected. This inclusive approach helps us to build strong relationships with families and the wider community, creating a caring environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud of our rich and memorable learning experiences, designed to inspire curiosity and a love of learning. Through our progressive, topic-led curriculum, we help pupils develop the knowledge, skills and motivation to become lifelong learners.

This is an important role for someone who enjoys supporting children to succeed, both academically and personally. Working closely with the class teacher and wider staff team, you will help to deliver engaging learning, provide tailored support where needed, and contribute to a calm, purposeful and inclusive classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the class teacher to plan and deliver learning activities for individuals, small groups or the whole class, helping to promote effective teaching and learning.
• Provide valuable support during lessons by helping children stay engaged, focused and ready to learn.
• Step in to supervise the whole class and deliver pre-prepared activities during short-term teacher absence, ensuring continuity and calm throughout the school day.
• Support the teacher with the day-to-day organisation and management of pupils and the classroom, contributing to a positive and orderly learning environment.
• Promote inclusion for all pupils, helping to ensure that every child has equal opportunities to learn, progress and achieve.
• Play an active role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children across the school, always acting with care, professionalism and integrity.

Desired Qualities and Experience:

• A highly motivated, adaptable and flexible practitioner who enjoys working in a busy primary school environment.
• Clear and kind communication with children, along with professional communication with teachers, parents and carers.
• An understanding that children have different needs and learn in different ways, with a willingness to support each child effectively.
• Experience of working collaboratively with class teachers, the SENCO and other colleagues to support learning and wellbeing.
• Experience of assisting teachers with lesson delivery, supporting individuals and small groups, and helping pupils remain engaged and on task.
• A positive, proactive attitude and a genuine desire to contribute to the life of the school.
• A warm and welcoming school community where you will feel supported from day one.
• A strong sense of teamwork and shared purpose, with colleagues who work closely together to achieve the best for every child.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development, including investment in CPD and training opportunities.

Benefits:

• Access to an employee assistance programme to support your wellbeing.
• A wellbeing day off during term time, helping you to maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
• The benefits of being part of a Trust, opening up opportunities for networking and wider CPD.

Legal, Safeguarding and Employment Information:

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. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance is required for this role. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Contact and Application:

If you would like any further information about the post, please contact Mrs Thompson, Headteacher. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact the office to arrange. Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website.