Teaching assistants: 1 in KS1 and 1 EAL Support

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to prepare a phonics based activity for a small group of children, and attend a formal interview. There will also be an opportunity to tour the school on the day.

• QTS or Level 3 qualification as defined by the Department for Education as being suitable for the EYFS


• Paediatric First Aid qualification would be desirable for the TA role


• Food Hygiene qualification would be desirable for the TA role


• relevant EAL related qualification for the EAL role


• evidence of recent involvement in professional development Experience and skills


• experience of working with and caring for children aged 3 to 7 with an understanding of how to meet each child's needs or 3 to 11 for the EAL role


• experience of supporting children aged 3 - 11 with EAL for the EAL role


• experience of planning, leading and participating in activities to support the learning of children in KS1 or the EYFS


• effective communication and listening skills Knowledge


• sound understanding of safeguarding principles


• sound knowledge of early childhood development


• knowledge of current good practice for children aged 3 - 11


• sound knowledge and experience of the EYFS principles, practice guidelines and Early Learning Goals sound knowledge of 'Talk for Writing' would be desirable Personal attributes


• sympathy with the Christian ethos and activities of the school


• ability to form and maintain positive relationships with children, colleagues and parents


• sensitivity to others and the ability to work cooperatively


• wholehearted commitment to the life of a vibrant school community


Please note this is a fixed term maternity cover, which will terminate upon the return of the employee on maternity leave. We expect that she will return no earlier than 9 months from the start of your contract, but it could be up to 12 months after. If the employee informs us that she has decided to return from maternity leave earlier than expected we reserve the right to terminate the contract but would give 6 weeks' notice.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence.

There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:

• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.


• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.


• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.


• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.


• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.


We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making.

We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

We are seeking two dynamic and kind Teaching Assistants to join our fantastic team here at the Blue Coat School, one to work in KS1 and one (part-time) to support children with EAL throughout the school. The roles are both maternity cover, starting from September 2024.

Core full time hours - 8am - 3.30pm Monday - Friday during term time, with possible paid extra hours in Aftercare and Holiday Clubs., In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.