Teaching Assistant with EYFS Experience - Earlsdon Primary School

Teaching Assistant with EYFS Experience - Earlsdon Primary School

What is the job role?

Earlsdon Primary School is a friendly, successful two form entry school with polite, friendly, hardworking children and a supportive staff team.

We are seeking a dedicated individual who is passionate about supporting children’s development through sport and learning.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, adaptable and keen to make a positive contribution to school life in and out of the classroom

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will be:

• Passionate about supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing, particularly within the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Knowledgeable about child development and effective approaches to supporting young children's learning through structured and play-based activities.
• Able to build positive and nurturing relationships with children, families, colleagues and external professionals.
• Skilled in promoting independence, confidence, positive behaviour and inclusion for all pupils.
• Able to observe, monitor and report on children's progress and contribute to their ongoing development.
• An effective communicator with strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Flexible, reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team while using initiative when required.
• Patient, caring and approachable, with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, maintaining confidentiality and professional standards at all times.
• Willing to contribute positively to all aspects of school life.

We can offer:

• Free childcare for pupils enrolled at Earlsdon Primary School during working hours.
• A good school where ‘positive and caring relationships have created an environment where pupils feel safe and are safe’.
• Children who are ‘exceptionally’ well behaved.
• Friendly and supportive staff.
• A wonderful environment ‘at the heart of the local community’.
• A supportive leadership team and strong Governing Body.

A qualification in First Aid or willingness to train is essential.

Candidates who have not been contacted by the interview date will not have been shortlisted. Previous candidates need not reapply.

We welcome visits to the school, please telephone the school for an appointment.

We do not offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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.

Closing date: 30/06/2026

Interview date: w/c 06/07/2026

Coventry City Council