Teaching Assistants

Teaching Assistants

Our school builds strongly on the principles of Service, Excellence, Virtues and Aspirations at the heart of the Sikh Faith. This is reflected in the levels of trust and respect shown by our pupils and their drive to succeed. In our recent OFSTED inspection Seva School was graded a good school.

Candidates will be invited to interview as and when applications are received. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early and therefore, candidates are encouraged to submit their application without delay.

About the role 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well led, collaborative and supportive team. We are seeking to appoint exceptional people who are perhaps looking to begin a career in teaching and require experience of working in a school. There will be an opportunity to further develop your skills through working with SEND students in a variety of subjects. The role will require you to support students in lessons and facilitate some small group work. 

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience of working with children or in a school
• Appropriately qualified, experienced and enthusiastic
• Is confident in working across the key stages to join our highly motivated and professional team
• A real passion for education and improving the attainment of pupil
• Enthusiasm and creativity for engaging pupils.
• Will relate positively to all learners
• Is extremely reliable, enthusiastic and flexible 
• Has good verbal communication skills. 
• Can demonstrate a commitment to teamwork

Experience of working with children in a similar role would be desirable. The successful candidate will support in providing high quality and effective safeguarding and SEND support across the school, maintaining accurate and timely records and working with staff, pupils, parents, and external agencies to ensure appropriate plans and strategies are in place to support pupils and their families.

All staff are expected to know what to do if they have concerns about a child, take on the responsibility for providing a safe environment and promoting children’s welfare, undertake regular safeguarding and child protection training and, familiarise themselves with KCSIE part 1 and local policies and procedures as directed by the trust/academy.

Why work for us?

A career at Seva School offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives and outcomes of our young people. We work hard to provide an environment which places staff wellbeing at the forefront of the agenda, as well as providing ample opportunities for personal and professional development. 

As such, we offer a portfolio of benefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff. 

These include, but are not limited to:

• A two week October half term holiday

• Leadership opportunities for aspiring individuals

• Exceptionally well behaved children and enthusiastic learners

• Opportunities for significant professional development in an expanding school

• A supportive team of friendly and passionate staff

• Support from a strong committed Senior Leadership Team and governing body

How to apply:

All applications must be received electronically via our TES page: 

Intrigued? Then please visit, we would really like to meet you!

To arrange a visit or if you require any further information please contact Mrs J Kaur – Operations Manager

Email:J.Kaur@seva.coventry.sch.uk

Telephone: 0247 7987619

Closing Date: 12pm Friday 16th June 2023

To arrange a visit or if you require any further information please contact Mrs J Kaur – Operations Manager J.Kaur@seva.coventry.sch.uk. 

We aim to recruit the very best staff and welcome those from all backgrounds, communities and faiths (including non-faith individuals). Sevak Education Trust is clear about its responsibilities in embracing diversity and ensuring we recruit people of a high calibre based on their skills, abilities, and experience. As such, we welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

The Teaching Assistant role will be classed as regulated activity. Any offer of employment will be conditional until satisfactory completion of all mandatory pre-employment checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred from engaging in regulating activity relevant to children

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and are an equal opportunities employer. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.