Higher Level Teaching Assistant - EYFS (Nursery) - Southfields Community Primary School

Southfields Community Primary School is an innovative, diverse and inclusive primary school located in the heart of Coventry. The school has a long history of serving the local community and it is an ‘oasis’ within a vibrant urban environment. Southfields is committed to a drive for continuous improvement, grounded in the firm belief that our children deserve an outstanding, research-led education. This is achieved through a culture of challenging the status-quo, and through the openness we have as a staff to growing our skills and practice.

Leaders and Governors, alongside all staff, work collaboratively and tirelessly to secure the best possible outcomes and believe wholeheartedly in our school values: Good learners, Accepting, Respectful and Kind. We are determined to move the school forward and are looking for an outstanding HLTA to join our school team.

At Southfields, our vision is for every child to develop their unique potential and open their minds to what is possible. We recognise that excellent teaching for our children is the key to their success throughout their time in education. We know that excellent teaching and learning does not happen without excellent professional development – a key feature of Southfields’ ethos.

As we continue to develop and relentlessly deliver the very best, we are looking for an experienced HLTA to join our Early Years Team (specifically Nursery) as soon as possible.

We are looking for someone who is open to professional development, loves learning and ultimately will share our passion to keep innovating to provide better experiences and outcomes for our children. In return, we will guarantee the best possible professional development in the role to ensure you thrive in your chosen career.

We are looking for an excellent candidate who will:

• Have the skills to provide and support outstanding learning opportunities for our wonderful 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.
• Has experience working in a primary school setting, ideally Early Years, and has a Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years.

In return, we can offer:

• A wonderful school community.
• Excellent opportunities for your development.
• A commitment to a successful work-life balance.
• A supportive, forward-thinking leadership team who will listen and support your development.

Visits to the school from prospective candidates are welcomed. Please contact the school office on 024 7622 6810 or send an email to: recruitment@southfieldsprimary.org to book an appointment.

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 8th June 2026

Interview date: W/C 15th 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.