What is the job role?From September 2025, we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated, creative and flexible person to work as a Teaching Assistant/Early Years Practitioner in either Preschool, Reception or Key Stage 1 within our friendly and caring school.Applicants should have NVQ Level 3 with up-to-date experience. The successful candidate will have excellent classroom practice to support children with their learning, both in the classroom and in small group intervention sessions or when working 1:1 with children.Work Pattern35 hours per week38 weeks term time only plus 1 week (39 weeks)Who are we looking for?We offer:• A positive, caring and creative atmosphere.• An excellent working environment and committed staff team.• A very happy school with genuinely fantastic staff and lovely children.• A commitment to continued professional development.Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Heather on 02476 456063 to arrange an appointment.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 SpecificationOr you can download the application pack and email completed applications directly to the School Business Manager, Heather Pilz at the following email address:admin@sowevalley.coventry.sch.ukClosing date: Tuesday 3rd June 2025Interview date: Week commencing 9th June 2025Our 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.
