EYFS teaching assistant - St. Andrew’s C of E Infant School

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council's St Andrew's Infant School is seeking an experienced teaching assistant to join a happy, caring team. The role focuses on supporting Reception children, aiding reading, writing and maths progress, and helping pupils with additional needs in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

We offer professional development and a supportive governing body, with opportunities to contribute to school life while balancing family commitments. Applicants should contact the school for visits.

Qualifications

• Recent experience of working with Reception aged children.
• Experience helping children become confident readers, writers and mathematicians.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs, including neurodiverse learners.
• Positive behaviour management strategies and a compassionate/restorative approach.
• Willingness to contribute to school life and the wider community.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff in a happy, caring, child-centred environment.
• Assist with early reading, writing and maths activities.
• Support children with additional needs in and out of class.
• Adhere to safeguarding procedures and DBS requirements.
• Engage with parents and the wider school community as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading support

Behaviour management

Child development

Job description

St Andrew's is a popular two-form entry infant school situated in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of Coventry. Our pupils are happy, enthusiastic, and well-behaved learners who make our school a fantastic place to be.

All members of our school community work together to live out our school values of respect, responsibility, and peace.

We are currently looking to recruit new colleagues to join our team of dedicated teaching assistants. Our Headteacher, (Mrs Underhill) would be delighted to provide interested applicants with a tour of our school.

To arrange a visit please contact our main school office. (Tel: [phone]).

What is the job role?

St Andrew's is looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our happy, caring and child centred Team.

As a school we can offer you:

Incredible children who make coming to work an absolute joy

Caring and supportive colleagues

A commitment to staff welfare and work-life balance

Working hours which would fit around your own child's school day

Professional development opportunities to support you in your role or to enable career progression

A supportive governing body

The opportunity to work in Coventry's only Infant School

Who are we looking for?

Has recent experience of working with Reception aged children

Has experience of supporting children to become confident readers, writers and mathematicians.

Has experience of supporting children with additional needs, (physical, educational and emotional)

Has experience of supporting neurologically diverse children

Recognises and celebrates the uniqueness of every child.

Uses positive behaviour management strategies and demonstrates a compassionate and restorative approach to dealing with behaviours.

Works effectively with colleagues as part of a team.

Whose personal values align with those of our school.

Will actively contribute to school life and the wider community.

Possesses a sense of humour, positive outlook and have empathy.

Is a reflective practitioner who recognises the importance of professional learning.

If you feel that you can meet these criteria, then we'd love to invite you to visit our school, prior to applying. Please contact our school office (Tel: [phone]) to arrange an appointment with our headteacher Mrs Underhill.

Closing date: Friday 9th October 2026

Interview date: W.B. 12th October 2026

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

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, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

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.