Teaching Assistant - Allesley Primary School

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing focus

Professional development

Meaningful work

Supportive team

Job summary

Allesley Primary School in Coventry is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to work with pupils under the guidance of the classroom teacher. The role is term-time, 35 hours per week, with a salary between £21,692 and £22,388 per annum.

A Level 3 Early Years qualification is advantageous but not essential. You will support lessons, monitor pupil progress, supervise during non-classroom times and help with planning and marking, contributing to a safe, high‑quality learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting classroom teaching and pupil progress is beneficial.
• Ability to assist with lesson preparation and marking as required.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Classroom support

Education

A Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Allesley Primary School

Allesley Primary School, Antrim Close, Allesley, Coventry, CV5 9FY

Contract Type: Term Time Only

Salary Range: Actual Salary £21,692 - £22,388 per annum

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

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.

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Salary Range
Actual Salary £21,692 - £22,388 per annum

Location
Allesley Primary School, Antrim Close, Allesley, Coventry