Teaching Assistant - Stoke Heath Primary School

What is the job role?

The Governors at Stoke Heath are excited to offer the post of Teaching Assistant to start in September 2026 to a forward-thinking, innovative individual with a passion for education. The post offers the right candidate the opportunity to strengthen the quality of our provision, while making a difference to life chances of our children.

As a Teaching Assistant you will work alongside a dedicated and experienced team to continue to drive standards forwards through strong teaching and learning and support.

Permanent or fixed term would be considered.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for:

• A highly effective Teaching Assistant.
• A Team Player.
• Someone who has knowledge across the primary phase
• Some with an inclusive ethos with children at the centre of their thinking
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills that motivate, lead, support and challenge
• A commitment to the safeguarding of children
  
  

In return, we can offer you:

• The opportunity to make a difference to the children and families that we serve
• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking school that works tirelessly to support the outcomes of our children, families, and staff and to make a difference to the community we serve
• A school that is committed to the wellbeing, work life balance and professional development of all staff
• The opportunity to join a team where leaders at all levels work together effectively to drive improvement and build quality in the school
  
  

We would strongly recommend that visits/conversations are arranged before application.

Please contact 02476 454741 or email admin@stokeheath.coventry.sch.uk .

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.

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.

Closing Date: Monday 11th May 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Coventry City Council

Attached documents

• Job Description & PS.pdf

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