Inclusive, Trauma-Informed Primary Teaching Assistant

Coventry City Council; Daimler Green; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Cash Primary School is seeking a caring, proactive Teaching Assistant to join our team for a fixed-term role up to December 2027. The successful candidate will support high-quality teaching and learning across the primary age range, from Early Years to Year 6, with a strong emphasis on inclusion and wellbeing.

Experience with primary-aged children and a commitment to professional development are essential.

Responsibilities

• Has experience working with primary-aged children, ideally within a school setting.
• Has a good understanding of how children learn and develop across the primary age range.
• Is committed to supporting children's learning, progress, wellbeing and personal development.
• Can support pupils with a range of learning needs, including those with SEND.
• Can build positive and professional relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.
• Brings enthusiasm, patience, flexibility and a nurturing approach to the classroom.
• Works effectively as part of a team, whilst showing initiative and independence when needed.
• Can adapt their approach to support individual pupils, small groups and whole-class learning.
• Is committed to creating a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Is reflective, willing to learn and committed to their own professional development.

Job description

Joseph Cash Primary School is seeking a caring, proactive Teaching Assistant to join our team for a fixed-term role up to December 2027. The successful candidate will support high-quality teaching and learning across the primary age range, from Early Years to Year 6, with a strong emphasis on inclusion and wellbeing.

Experience with primary-aged children and a commitment to professional development are essential.