Teaching Assistant Fixed Term – one year until Dec 2027

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support high-quality teaching and learning across the primary age range at Joseph Cash Primary School. The role works with teachers to support Early Years through Year 6, focusing on inclusion, wellbeing and progress.

The successful candidate will join a trauma-informed school that prioritises relationships and safeguarding, with DBS and pre-employment checks expected as part of recruitment.

Qualifications

• Has experience working with primary-aged children, ideally within a school setting.
• Has a good understanding of how children learn and develop across the primary age range.
• Is committed to supporting children's learning, progress, wellbeing and personal development.
• Can support pupils with a range of learning needs, including those with SEND.
• Can build positive and professional relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.
• Brings enthusiasm, patience, flexibility and a nurturing approach to the classroom.
• Works effectively as part of a team, whilst showing initiative and independence when needed.
• Can adapt their approach to support individual pupils, small groups and whole-class learning.
• Is committed to creating a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Is reflective, willing to learn and committed to their own professional development.

Skills

Experience with primary-aged children

Understanding of primary learning

Commitment to SEND

Teamwork

Nurturing approach

Reflective professional development

Job description

Our Values

Are you passionate about supporting children to learn, develop and achieve their full potential? Do you have the enthusiasm, patience and dedication to make a positive difference to children's learning and school experience?

Joseph Cash Primary School is looking for a caring, proactive and reflective Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will work alongside teachers and other staff to support high‑quality teaching and learning across the primary age range, from Early Years to Year 6. At Joseph Cash Primary School, children are at the heart of all our decisions. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to inclusion, high expectations and ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed.

What We Offer

At Joseph Cash, we are committed to supporting and developing our staff. You will benefit from:

• Working within a supportive and collaborative Early Years team
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A positive and inclusive school environment
• A strong focus on teamwork, wellbeing and continuous improvement
• The chance to make a real difference in children's early learning experiences

About Us

Joseph Cash Primary is a trauma-informed school that places relationships and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. Our CARE offer ensures that pupils feel safe, understood and supported so they can thrive academically and emotionally.

Our vision: To empower and inspire pupils to believe in themselves – flourishing today and always.

We develop pupils who:

• Show resilience
• Try new things
• Never give up
• Understand others
• Make brave choices

What is the job role?

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with primary‑aged children, ideally within a school setting.
• Has a good understanding of how children learn and develop across the primary age range.
• Is committed to supporting children's learning, progress, wellbeing and personal development.
• Can support pupils with a range of learning needs, including those with SEND.
• Can build positive and professional relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.
• Brings enthusiasm, patience, flexibility and a nurturing approach to the classroom.
• Works effectively as part of a team, whilst showing initiative and independence when needed.
• Can adapt their approach to support individual pupils, small groups and whole‑class learning.
• Is committed to creating a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Is reflective, willing to learn and committed to their own professional development.

Who are we looking for?

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

Coventry City Council

Attached documents

• JD PS (1).pdf