Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

32 hours per week, Permanent

Term time only plus teacher training days

Salary: Grade 3 £23,114 – £24,294 pro rata per annum

You will join the school at an exciting time as we prepare for the development of a brand new school opening in January 2026.  You will also be joining the school as we celebrate a progress score of +0.51 (2023) and will join a staff body who support the school motto “We are all made for greatness.”

The school has an excellent reputation, built on strong and longstanding relationships with the local community and beyond. In our recent Section 48 inspection (March 2022) the school was recognised as outstanding:

“Pupils know whom to go to if there is a problem, and they value the strong community spirit. They speak of solid relationships with their tutors and the extended community to which they belong, contributing to excellent behaviour.”

The ideal candidate will:

•     Work with small groups of children to support their learning and deliver set interventions as required
•     Deliver specific one to one, or one to two sessions with children to help them progress through their personalised programmes of study.
•     Support in the delivery of school reading provision
•     Encourage and promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children

We are looking for someone who:

•     Has had experience in working with children
•     Has the ability to see where and how they can help children make their next steps
•     Will commit time and enthusiasm to our team
•     Is able to act on their own initiative
•     Can form positive and caring relationships with children which motivates them to learn, grow and be confident.
•     Can demonstrate excellent classroom practice with high standards of teaching and learning
•     Is a good team player who is willing to contribute to the ethos of the school
•     Is motivated, passionate and reflective about their work.

Cardinal Newman School can offer:

• A well-motivated body of students
• Friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff
•      Training for your role as appropriate to your needs and career aspirations including potential to pursue teacher training at a later date if required.
•      A friendly, supportive and positive team to work in
•      Regular TA training
•     A vibrant programme of extra-curricular activities, which broaden the experience of our students
•     A caring ethos with strong international links and a commitment to actively supporting global charity and fundraising projects
•     National College membership
•      Access to our gym facilities and opportunities to get involved in staff-organised sports.
•     Our staff-led wellbeing group and common room association where we plan social events for all our staff are welcome to participate.
•     Staff Benefits –including cycle to work scheme, car benefits, home and electronics and care first support offering counselling and support services.

Cardinal Newman is a highly successful 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school set in 37 acre grounds in the pleasant outskirts of Coventry. This is a fantastic opportunity to help lead the school and make a significant contribution to the future success of the school. We are located within easy access of all areas of Coventry and commutable from surrounding areas such as Birmingham, Solihull, Leamington Spa and Sutton Coldfield.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date for applications: 9.00 am on Monday 23rd September 2024

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy should we receive an overwhelming number of applications before the closing date.

As part of our strong commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 (KCSIE), online searches will be undertaken for prospective shortlisted candidates.

Sandpits Lane, Coventry, CV6 2FR Tel: 024 76332382    Fax: 024 76335626