Cannon Park Primary School is seeking to recruit a highly enthusiastic, motivated and caring teaching assistant to support a pupil with SEND on a 1:1 basis. This is provisionally a temporary role until the end of term. Depending on funding from a pending EHCP, this role may be extended into the next academic year. 

Cannon Park Primary School is a popular, thriving school. The happiness, well-being and achievement of each child is our main concern and we believe that every child can achieve and succeed in reaching their full potential. We provide a safe, vibrant and energetic environment with very high standards and expectations of conduct and discipline. There is a genuine caring ethos with a focus on our school values of teamwork, respect, integrity, enjoyment and discipline, which are lived and breathed by pupils and staff.

The post is a temporary role, initially for Summer 2. Depending on EHCP funding, this role may continue.

The role is a part-time role at 16.75 hours (mornings) per week for 39 weeks, term time only. 

Cannon Park Primary School is looking for someone who:

• is a hard-working individual;
• is kind and caring;
• will model our school values of teamwork, respect, integrity, enjoyment and discipline;
• has high standards for themselves and others;
• will work effectively with our existing strong team;
• has experience of supporting children with SEND, including autism;
• has a thorough understanding of safeguarding;
• will promote positive relationships with parents, carers and our extended school community.

Please contact Craig Wood, the school business manager, if you have any questions or if you would like a tour of the school. cwood@cannonpark.coventry.sch.uk

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 Specification. 

Closing date: Sunday 28^th April 2024

Interview date: Week commencing 29^th April 2024

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 September 2022, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS. All appointments will be subject medical clearance and excellent references.