Teaching Assistant KS2 - EDGEWICK COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Edgewick Community Primary School is seeking a dedicated, caring and enthusiastic Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team starting in September 2026.

At Edgewick, we are proud to serve our diverse local community with many spoken languages. We place children at the heart of everything we do and are committed to providing a calm, inclusive and nurturing environment where every child feels safe, valued and able to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will:

• Support teaching and learning across Key Stage 2

• Work with individuals and small groups to deliver targeted academic and pastoral interventions

• Support children with a range of SEND needs

• Contribute positively to our inclusive ethos and strong sense of community

• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to improve outcomes for all pupils

The Ideal candidate will:

• Have experience of working with primary-aged children (KS2 experience preferred)

• Be patient, nurturing and adaptable

• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Be committed to equality, diversity and inclusion

• Share our belief that every child can succeed with the right support

Experience in the following areas is desirable and would be a strong advantage:

• I Am a Clever Writer

• Voice 21 / Oracy approaches

• SEND interventions and targeted support programmes

We Offer:

• A welcoming, experienced and supportive staff team

• A calm and inclusive school environment

• Opportunities for professional development

• The chance to make a meaningful difference within a diverse community school

If you are passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing and would like to be part of a warm, community-focused school, we would be delighted to hear from you. Ability to speak an additional language (e.g. Romanian, Urdu or others represented within our community) would be an advantage but is not essential.

Applications from graduates looking to increase their school experience are very welcome.

A tour of the school is encouraged and can be arranged prior to application.

Please email sbm@edgewick.coventry.sch.uk to apply or request a school tour.

Closing date: Note, adverts shut off at midnight on your closing date: 7th June 2026

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.