Teaching Assistant

Creative Education Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ash Green School in Coventry is seeking a Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic about working with young people and helping them grow academically and personally. The role is permanent and term-time only, with 37 hours per week across 39 weeks including INSET days.

The salary is aligned to NJC Scale F (point 6–11, FTE £26k–£29k; actual £23k–£25k). Start date is ASAP, and interviews will follow as applications arrive. If you are dedicated to supporting pupils, apply now.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people in school or similar setting.
• Numeracy and literacy skills equivalent to GCSE English and Maths (A*-C/9-4).
• Strong organisational skills, including time management and prioritisation.
• Patient, resilient and enthusiastic approach with students.

Skills

Experience supporting young people

Numeracy

Literacy

Time management

Education

GCSE English and Maths (A*-C / 9-4)

Job description

Become part of a thriving secondary school community where students are challenged, supported, and encouraged to excel. Ash Green School is seeking a Teaching Assistant who’s enthusiastic about working with young people and dedicated to helping them grow academically and personally.

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Ash Green School, Coventry

Salary: NJC Scale F point 6 – 11 FTE £26, - £29, - Actual salary of £23, - £25,

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Permanent, term time only

Working Pattern: Term Time, 37 hours per week, 38 weeks plus INSET days (total working weeks of 39)

Application Closing Date: 01st November

Interview Date: We will hold interviews as soon as we have received enough applications from suitable applicants. Please do not hesitate to contact if you would like an update on your application and details of a potential interview date.

About You:

Ash Green School are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young people to thrive. You will be someone who builds positive relationships with pupils, demonstrates patience and resilience, and brings a warm, encouraging presence to the classroom.

Our Ideal candidate will have:

• Experience supporting young people, either in a school or a transferable setting, with the ability to adapt to a range of needs.
• Demonstrable numeracy and literacy skills, equivalent to GCSE English and Maths at grades A*–C / 9–4.
• Reliable organisational skills, including effective time management, resource management, and the ability to handle competing priorities.
• Strong aptitude for working with young people, showing confidence and enthusiasm in supporting their development

About the Team:

At Ash Green School, our support staff team plays a central role in creating a safe, inclusive and high-quality learning environment for every student. The team includes specialists across safeguarding, SEND, pastoral care, administration, and year-group support, all working collaboratively with teaching staff to ensure students feel supported both academically and personally.

Whether based in the classroom, in pastoral roles, or within the administrative hub, all members of the support staff team contribute to the warm, collaborative culture that Ash Green School is known for. New colleagues joining the team can expect a welcoming, highly supportive environment where teamwork, open communication, and shared ambition for student success sit at the heart of daily life.

About Ash Green School:

At Ash Green School, our G.R.A.C.E values, Global citizenship, Resilience, Aspiration, Creativity, and Excellence, are at the core of everything we do. These values shape not only our ambitious curriculum and high expectations for students, but also the way we work together as a staff team. We are proud of our strong sense of community, where staff, students, and families support one another and celebrate achievements together.

Teamwork and support are central to life at Ash Green. From your first day, you’ll be welcomed into a friendly team where open dialogue and collaboration are encouraged. Staff benefit from a strong network of coaching, mentoring, and trust-wide development opportunities. Our comprehensive curriculum resources and excellent facilities allow you to focus on what matters most, making a difference for our students.

We are looking for positive, professional, and child-centered colleagues who share our values and are committed to helping every child thrive. If you want to be part of a school where you are supported, challenged, and truly valued, we would love to hear from you. To find out more please visit our and she will be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected?

Essential Information:

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) .

CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.