Year 1 Teaching Assistant

Justteachers Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd. is recruiting a Teaching Assistant in Coventry to support a Year 1 class. It is a full-time, fixed-term role starting October 2026 until the end of the academic year, with a welcoming KS1 team and emphasis on phonics and early reading.

Regular CPD and collaborative planning are highlighted, fostering a nurturing environment where every child can progress. The role requires Level 2+ TA qualifications, prior school experience, and references from the past two years.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or higher teaching assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working with children in a school or relevant setting.
• Two references covering the past two years, including last employer, ideally education/school-based.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the Year 1 classroom.
• Deliver phonics and small group interventions.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and parents.

Skills

Phonics

Child engagement

Parent communication

Education

Level 2+ teaching assistant qualifications

Job description

About the role:

justteachers are supporting a primary school in Coventry to recruit a Teaching Assistant to support a Year 1 class. This is a full-time role with an October 2026 start, fixed term until the end of the academic year. The school has a welcoming KS1 team, a strong focus on phonics and early reading, and a nurturing ethos where every child is encouraged to achieve their potential. Staff benefit from regular CPD, collaborative planning and supportive leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support teaching and learning across the Year 1 classroom
• Deliver phonics and small group interventions
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement
• Work collaboratively with teachers and parents

Pre-requisites:

• Level 2 or higher teaching assistant qualification or equivalent (Must be relevant to working with children)
• Proven experience working with children in a school or relevant setting (That can be referenced)
• A minimum of two references that cover the past two years, including last employer. Ideally references will be education or school-based references