Teaching Assistant - Allesley Primary School

Allesley Primary School; Allesley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing focused workplace

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Allesley Primary School is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team and support pupils with their learning. The role involves assisting the class teacher, monitoring pupil progress, and helping with planning and preparation in a positive, inclusive environment.

We welcome applicants who are flexible, reliable and committed to safeguarding. A Level 3 Early Years qualification is advantageous but not essential, and ongoing professional development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 Early Years qualification is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Classroom Teacher during lessons.
• Report on pupils’ progress and concerns to colleagues to ensure pupils’ needs are met.
• Supervise pupils during non-classroom time including extra-curricular activities and trips.
• Assist with lesson planning and classroom preparation.
• Set work where appropriate and provide marking support.

Skills

Classroom support

Pupil interaction

Liaising with staff

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

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 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.

Closing date: Sunday 22nd November 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 23rd November 2026