What is the job role?We have a number of exciting opportunities for ambitious, talented and committed Teaching Assistants to join our incredible team of dedicated staff.
Judged ‘Outstanding’ in the last three consecutive Ofsted inspections, we have been recognised, and pride ourselves on our innovative and creative approaches throughout our school.
We are looking for individual qualities such as motivation; aspiration; passion and commitment to professional development. You will be driven and ambitious and keen to learn from the highly skilled staff team around you. As an employee of Sherbourne Fields, you will be adaptable in your approach whilst playing a key role in supporting pupils with a wide range of additional need throughout their school day and beyond. You will be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the school ethos - which embraces change and remains solution focused whilst ensuring children remain at the heart of our practice.
You will be committed to a quality of education that will facilitate the development of strategies and skills for successful learning, and the ability to use them in all aspects of life.
Who are we looking for?We particularly welcome applications from post graduate students looking to gain SEND experience as part of their longer term career journey, and Health Care professionals looking to change career.
Applicants must possess GCSE Maths and English (A – C/4 - 9 or equivalent), and be competent in the use of ICT.
Sherbourne Fields is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Full enhanced DBS check will be carried out for this post.
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. Or you can download the application pack and return completed direct to the school at office@sherbournefields.coventry.sch.uk
The application form is also available from the school website – http://www.sherbournefields.co.uk
Closing date: 1st June 2024
Interview date: TBC
Our 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.
