Trauma-Informed Teaching Assistant Inspire Primary Learners

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

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.