Level Teaching Assistant - Radford Primary Academy

Jobs and careers with Coventry City Council Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Radford Primary Academy What is the job role?

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic HLTA to join our team.

Job overview

Under the instruction/guidance of class teacher and within the overall ethos of the Academy, undertake care and learning programmes and activities to support individuals or groups of pupils, including more specific support for those with special education needs. Enable access to learning for children and assist the teacher in the management of children and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or in other teaching areas.

To support after school provision.

Job requirements

• NVQ 3 or above.
• Evidence of having worked with children in some capacity
• A positive interest in working with children
• Knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of legislation.
• Ability to work calmly and with patience
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build good working relationships with a range of colleagues

Working hours

32.5 hours per week - 8.30am to 3.30pm (Monday – Friday) - Term time only plus 5 days

As a HLTA within Radford Primary Academy, you’ll be able to make a key difference to a pupil’s educational experience as a crucial part of the wider team, and will have the opportunity to develop your skillset with key training and development opportunities available.

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.

• Salary £19,809 - £22,516 per annum
• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference coventrycc/TP/501/12860
• Contract Type Term Time Only
• Closing Date 15 June, 2026
• Job Category Schools/Academies - Support Staff Roles
• Business Unit Schools
• Location Radford Primary Academy, Laurence Saunders Road, Coventry, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)