Teaching Assistant - Henley Green Primary School

Required to start September 2026

35 hours per week

Term Time Only plus 5 Teacher Training Days

Temporary for one year in the first instance

Henley Green primary School wish to appoint a permanent full time Teaching Assistant. We are seeking an excellent teaching assistant to join our ‘GOOD SCHOOL' (OFSTED March 2024).

The successful candidate will be:

• Passionate about children and supporting them to do their very best.
• An inclusive thinker.
• Able to engage and motivate pupils with SEND.
• Recognise that children come from different backgrounds, with different experiences and they are equally valued.
• Commitment to work hard as part of a team

In return we offer:

• A team of supportive, hardworking staff, governors and parents.
• Enthusiastic and friendly children who are keen to learn.
• An inclusive and nurturing school, committed to developing the potential of all staff and children.
• Opportunities for continued professional development.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please telephone the school office on 024 76613163 to make an appointment.

Applications packs are available to download below and are returnable direct to the school for the attention of Mrs Rebecca Bond (Headteacher) admin@henleygreen.coventry.sch.uk

Closing date: Wednesday 17th June

Interview date: To be confirmed

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.