Teaching Assistant - Allesley Primary School

Coventry City Council; Allesley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Coventry City Council is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for Allesley Primary School. The role supports the classroom teacher during lessons, helps monitor pupil progress, and supervises pupils during non-classroom times and trips.

The ideal candidate may have an A Level 3 Early Years qualification. The post is term-time only with a salary in the £21k–£22k range, reflecting local school-based support staff roles.

Qualifications

• Supports the Classroom Teacher during lessons.
• Reports on pupils’ progress and concerns to ensure needs are met.
• Supervises pupils during non-classroom time and on school trips.
• Assists with lesson planning and preparation; may set work and mark.

Responsibilities

• Support the Classroom Teacher during lessons.
• Report on pupils’ progress and concerns to ensure pupils’ needs are met.
• Supervise pupils during non-classroom time including activities and trips.
• Assist with lesson planning and classroom preparation; set work where appropriate.

Skills

Classroom support

Pupil progress reporting

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

A Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

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Teaching Assistant - Allesley Primary School

What is the job role?

Allesley Primary School is situated on the edge of Coventry within a village setting. Our last Ofsted report judged the school to be good. We are a happy and thriving school.

We would like to appoint a solution focused and highly effective Teaching Assistant to join our team of talented staff, fantastic children and supportive parents. A Level 3 Early Years qualification is advantageous but not essential.

What we offer:

• A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody
• A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities.
• An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high quality teaching in a safe educational provision.
• A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes.

Working Together for a Bright Future

Allesley Primary provides an environment that opens up a world of learning and takes our children on a journey of discovery and challenge towards achieving personal excellence.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who can:

• Supporting the Classroom Teacher during lessons
• Reporting on pupils’ progress and concerns, and liaising with other School staff to ensure pupils needs are met
• Supervision of pupils during non-classroom time including extra-curricular activities and school trips
• Assisting with lesson planning and classroom preparation
• Setting work where appropriate, and marking
• Building positive relationships with your pupil/s and driving interaction and positive learning outcomes

The successful candidate will work within a strong and dedicated team, fantastic children and hardworking colleagues who are passionate about everything they do.

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.

Teaching Assistant - Allesley Primary School

• Salary Actual Salary £21,692 - £22,388 per annum
• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference coventrycc/TP/189/13578
• Contract Type Term Time Only
• Closing Date 22 November, 2026
• Job Category Schools/Academies - Support Staff Roles
• Business Unit Schools
• Location Allesley Primary School, Antrim Close, Allesley, Coventry, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)