Teaching Assistant - Coventry, United Kingdom - The Romero Catholic Academy

The Romero Catholic Academy

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Coventry, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Grade:
Grade 3, Point £21,189 - £22,369) paid pro rata

Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 4.30pm and Friday 08.30am pm, 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Contract Type:
Permanent

Start Date: 1st February 2023

St John Fisher Catholic School are seeking to recruit ambitious, nurturing and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our St John Fisher family.

We wish to appoint an exceptional individual who can nurture and cherish the uniqueness of every child as we guide and support them through their journey of faith and education.

If you want to be part of a team with high aspirations; have the opportunity to create moments that matter; nurturing the talent of tomorrow; and inspiring children to achieve their full potential then St John Fisher Catholic Primary school is waiting for you

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist teaching staff as required, including helping individual children and groups with the full range of curriculum activities and use of information technology as appropriate.
Prepare, display and mount work, set out equipment/materials and record television and radio programmes for educational use under the direction of Class Teachers.
Make and maintain teaching aids and equipment, for example undertake simple repairs to books and equipment.
In collaboration with Class Teachers ensure classrooms and other teaching areas are kept in a tidy state and that equipment and materials are stored correctly.
Provide physical care and attention for personal needs, including care of children who are sick and escorting sick children home with another member of staff when necessary.
Provide personal care and attention to children including the changing of nappies and clothing when necessary.
Undertake supervision of children in the playground and dining room as determined by the Principal.
Liaise with teachers and other staff at the school to obtain, exchange and record information on individual children.
Assist with tasks in respect of classroom activities as required including maintaining library books records; collection and recording of monies e.g. school outings, book club; maintaining classroom supplies and general classroom duties such as photocopying, filing etc.
Assist Class Teachers in preparing and supervising outings and visits as required.
Assist Class Teachers in supporting volunteer helpers and students in the classroom.
Assist Class Teachers in supporting Home/School Links initiatives.
Attend staff meetings and parent's evenings as necessary.
Assist supply staff with daily classroom routine as determined by Class Teacher.
To attend planning meetings when required.
And such duties as are within the scope, the salary grade and the spirit of the job purpose, the title of the post, and its grading. (Please refer to the Notes of Guidance for further clarification).
Be committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of our school
Be skilled at creating challenge, excitement and enthusiasm
Be able to demonstrate a strong desire and belief that all children are capable of achieving high standards
Have excellent organisational and communication skills
Be dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive mindset
Be able to work collaboratively as part of a team and develop positive relationships

We can offer you:

A strong Catholic ethos where everyone is valued
A welcoming and friendly team of staff
A Senior Leadership Team who value, nurture and empower all staff
A chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy children
Future professional development within an innovative and ambitious school
An exciting curriculum with collaborative opportunities across the wider Romero Academy
A supportive and committed Local Academy Committee