Teaching Assistant - Sowe Valley Primary School

About the Role

Sowe Valley Primary School is seeking a committed, enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team.

This is an exciting opportunity to support children across the primary age range, helping them to belong, believe and become the very best version of themselves.

You will work closely with class teachers to support teaching and learning, provide targeted support to individuals and groups, and contribute to the inclusive, nurturing ethos of the school.

What We Can Offer

• A welcoming, supportive and friendly team
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development
• Engaged, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
• A school community built on our core values:
  Resilience, Responsibility, Readiness, Resourcefulness, Reflection, Risk-taking and Relating

Visits to our school are strongly recommended and warmly welcomed. They can be arranged by contacting the school office on 02476 456063 or emailing admin@sowevalley.coventry.sch.uk

Completed applications should be returned to – admin@sowevalley.coventry.sch.uk

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 15th June 2026

Interview: TBC

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.