EYFS Teaching Assistant - Howes Community Primary School

About the Team We Are Recruiting To

This is an amazing opportunity for an Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, unique school from April 2026 (or earlier) as we journey together to improve opportunities and outcomes for our children and staff so that we can all be the best that we can be.

• Has the children’s learning and well‑being at the heart of everything that they do
• Has excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal with people tactfully and confidentially
• Has experience working in schools with children or young people
• Has energy and enthusiasm to support our children who deserve nothing but the best
• Works well as part of a team but can also use their initiative to work independently productively
• Is a good role model to others

If you have the above qualities, we look forward to hearing from you. We encourage you to arrange a visit to the school to see all that we offer our children and staff. To make this arrangement, please contact school on

Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date: 01/03/2026

Interview date: 06/03/2026

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.

Coventry City Council

• Job Description and Person Specification