What is the job role?

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Early Years Teaching Assistant who is passionate and committed to work with our amazing children and staff.

The successful candidates will be a member of a strong team of teachers and support staff.

We can offer you:

• Delightful children who are eager to learn
• A collaborative, supportive and caring team that puts the children at the centre of all that they do
• A commitment to staff welfare and work-life balance
• A strong culture of professional development to support staff to achieve highly and enjoy a successful career

The school has a culture of developing and rewarding potential through continuing professional development. We have the highest expectations of all of our staff and pupils, with a strong commitment to promoting their well-being. Our curriculum is strongly rooted in the needs of our pupils and our value-led education with pupil involvement, enjoyment and achievement at its heart.

Our school is at the heart of its community located on the south edge of Coventry in an economically disadvantaged area.  Our two-form entry primary school, with a 68 place nursery, prides itself in the work we do to support our spirited community.  We are a committed and diverse group of teachers and support staff, unified in our approach to ensuring that our pupils become the best they can be. We do this with the belief that all pupils, can achieve excellent outcomes when surrounded and supported by skilled teachers with high expectations.

Who are we looking for?

You will be a passionate and enthusiastic teaching assistant who is committed to providing an exciting and inspiring curriculum for our Early Years pupils. 

Candidates should have:

• A commitment to make a difference to children’s lives through education.
• A good understanding of the Early Years / National curriculum
• NVQ/NNEB Level 3 in Child Development or Early Years or equivalent qualification or experience
• Experience and knowledge of safeguarding
• The ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups of children, teachers, parents and other members of staff 
• A sympathetic approach to parents and an understanding of the need for confidentiality
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers and other members of staff
• The ability to accept guidance and direction from teachers 
• The ability to use own initiative
• The ability to adapt to differing environments within EYFS and to the needs of different children
• A commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school
• Previous experience of working in an Early Years’ setting and knowledge and experience of SEN would be advantageous but not essential.
• A dedication to actively contribute to school life and the wider community.
• Kind, empathetic, patient, and resilient nature
• A commitment to your own professional learning which is supported by a dedicated leadership team.

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.   Or you can download the application pack and return completed direct to the school.

Closing Date: 15th June 2026

Interview date:  18th June 2026

Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can email them at jobshopemploymentsupport@coventry.gov.uk or  visit the Job Shop in person, please see their webpage for more information. 

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