Higher Level Teaching Assistant - John Shelton Primary School

Required for September 2026

John Shelton Community Primary School is a popular, thriving, school situated in the Holbrooks area of Coventry. Our intake of pupils reflects our diverse community.

We believe that our school and our children are truly special. We are looking for a passionate, dedicated and motivated individual who is committed to ensuring that all children make progress. The children are the heart of our school and we are seeking to employ someone with the same outlook and ethos as the John Shelton School team.

Are you a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual? Do you believe that every child has the right to the highest possible standards in their education?

If that sounds like you, then we want you!

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

What is the job role?

We are looking for an excellent candidate who will:

Be passionate about working with children with special educational needs.
Have the skills to provide and support outstanding learning opportunities for our lovely children.
Be passionate about self-improvement and developing practice.
Believe wholeheartedly in ensuring our children achieve the very best.
Support our children in their academic as well as social and emotional development.
Be able to form strong, professional relationships with staff, pupils and parents.

In return, we can offer:

A wonderful school community.
Delightful children
A commitment to a successful work-life balance.
A supportive, forward-thinking leadership team who will listen and support your development.
A well-resourced and welcoming learning environment.

The role will involve supporting the class teacher in our newly built Enhanced Resource Provision. The ERP is for 10 children with learning and cognition needs.

Experience of working with children with specific special educational needs is desirable. Experience in supporting the delivery of phonics teaching would be highly beneficial.

Who are we looking for?

Closing date: Thursday 9th April 2026

Interview date: April 16th and 17th 2026

Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification

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

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