Early Years Teaching Assistant - St. Anne's Primary School

Jobs and careers with Coventry City Council Early Years Teaching Assistant - St. Anne's Primary School What is the job role?

At St Anne’s, we believe in nurturing every child’s potential in a safe, loving, and stimulating environment. Our approach combines innovative learning with traditional care, allowing children to thrive emotionally, socially, and intellectually. We are a warm and inclusive community where every member is valued, and every voice is heard. You would be working in our beautiful Nursery.

The Role:
As an Early Year’s teaching assistant, working in our school Nursery. You will be instrumental in supporting the early development of children aged 3-4, fostering their independence, creativity, and social skills. You will work closely with our skilled team to deliver high‑quality care, maintain a safe learning space, and build trusting relationships with both children and parents.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative team
• A welcoming environment where innovation is encouraged

Our Values:

We are committed to:

• Respect: Treating everyone with kindness and empathy.
• Excellence:Providing the best care and learning experience.
• Integrity: Acting with honesty and transparency.
• Inclusivity: Ensuring every child and family feels valued and supported.

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified Early Years teaching assistant with a passion for early childhood education.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to child welfare.
• Someone who thrives in a team-oriented, dynamic environment.
• A positive, caring individual with a proactive attitude.

If you are dedicated to shaping young minds and creating a positive, inclusive environment, we would love to hear from you!

We strongly recommend an applicant visit to St Anne’s Primary for a tour.

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.

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.

To apply for this role, please download the application form and return directly to the school, ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification.

• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference coventrycc/TP/144321/12042
• Contract Type Part Time Permanent
• Closing Date 23 January, 2026
• Job Category Schools/Academies - Support Staff Roles
• Business Unit Schools
• Location St. Anne's Primary School, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)