Teaching Assistant

Coventry City; Coventry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Coventry City Council is seeking an enthusiastic teaching assistant to support learning at Stivichall Primary School, Coventry. The role focuses on the primary phase, building strong relationships with children, staff and families, and applying early language and phonics knowledge.

You will assist with the Primary National Curriculum, contribute to a positive learning environment, and support lunchtime activities. A pro-active, caring approach and commitment to safeguarding are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant teaching assistant qualifications.
• Experience with phonics and early language development is desirable.
• Understanding of safeguarding and KCSIE framework is expected.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within a primary phase as a dynamic team member.
• Organise lunchtime play and activities for children.

Skills

Phonics

Early language

Curriculum knowledge

Relationship skills

Proactive learner

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Jobs and careers with Coventry City Council

‘Learning at Stivichall is a passport for life’

Stivichall Primary School is a ‘Good’ school (Ofsted 2021) with many aspects of outstanding provision. Our team is united in securing and maintaining high standards of education with children at the centre of our ethos and vision. Stivichall Primary School is a vibrant, happy and successful school.

What is the job role?

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed teaching assistant with relevant qualifications to support teaching and learning within a phase as a dynamic and

proactive member of the team.

The successful applicant will also support children at lunchtimes by organising play and

other activities (suitable lunch breaks will be arranged to accommodate this).

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who:

• places children at the centre
• is able to build strong relationships with children, colleagues and families
• has a strong understanding of phonics and early language development
• understands the Early Years curriculum and early childhood development
• has a good understanding of the Primary National Curriculum
• is proactive and keen to learn

We can offer you:

• a Headteacher and leadership team with an inspiring vision and energy
• a friendly, committed and effective staff team
• children who are eager to learn and well behaved
• motivated, supportive and dedicated staff
• supportive governors who are committed to continuing professional development
• a warm and welcoming working environment

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.

• Salary £25614 - £27274 Pro Rata to actual hours and weeks worked
• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference coventrycc/TP/164809/13302
• Contract Type Part Time Permanent
• Closing Date 25 September, 2026
• Job Category Schools/Academies - Support Staff Roles
• Business Unit Schools
• Location Stivichall Primary School, Coat of Arms Bridge Road, Stivichall, Coventry, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)