Teaching Assistant - Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School

What is the job role?

Fixed term until August 2027

The Governors of Our Lady of the Assumption Primary School are looking to appoint a part time Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and inclusive school.  Based throughout the school, you will be working with pupils with SEND on a 1:1 or small groups basis as well as supporting other pupils within the setting. We are a welcoming one-form-entry Catholic school with a happy and motivated staff, working towards the best outcomes for our children, on a fixed term contract from September 2026.

We can offer you:

• An environment where all staff are valued.
• Opportunities for continued training and professional development.
• A welcoming school with children who are well behaved and willing to learn.
• A school which is visionary and celebrates success. 
• Governors and staff who work well as a team and are committed to achieving the best for every one of our pupils.
• Supportive parents and a parish community.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will be hard working, enthusiastic, flexible, versatile and able to work independently and as part of a team. 

All applications should be on a Catholic Education Service application form and returned by email to admin@ourlady.coventry.sch.uk  

If you have any questions regarding the post or wish to arrange a visit to our school, please contact the school office via admin@ourlady.coventry.sch.uk 

Closing date: 12th June 2026

Interview date: 19th 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.