1:1 Teaching Assistant

Arley Primary Academy, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV7 8HB

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 October 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Teaching assistant
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday- Friday. 32.5 hours per week Term-time plus 5 days
• Contract type: Fixed term - 8 months- ends 17th July
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,413
• Actual salary: £18,999 pro rata per annum
• Pay scale: G1 scale point 1

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an experienced 1:1 teaching assistant to join our friendly, supportive team. The successful candidate is expected to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with SEND, helping them access learning, feel safe and supported, and participate in school life. The role involves working under the guidance of the class teacher and SENDCo to implement strategies that meet the pupil’s individual needs.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a good standard of education including English & Maths (GCSE/Level 2)

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Has experience of working within a classroom setting and with Primary aged pupils

• Has excellent behaviour management skills

• Can work on their own initiative and also work well as part of a team • Is an excellent role model

What the school offers its staff

We are a small school in the village of Arley. The school is proud to take its place in our community and we remain determined to continue to strengthen as a centre of celebration of our rich diversity. We work alongside an extremely active and supportive governing body who encourage the very best for each and every pupil at Arley. Our aim at Arley is to create an environment that is supportive, friendly, and nurturing. When children feel safe, secure, and happy, they learn at their very best. We have high expectations for emotional and academic success and children are at the heart of all that we do. We want children to believe in themselves and have high aspirations. We want children to want to learn and understand that learning opens up a world of endless possibilities. Children at Arley can go on to achieve their goals and aspirations, whatever they may be

Flexible working opportunities

A career at Inspire Education Trust offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives and outcomes of our young people. We work hard to provide an environment which places staff wellbeing at the forefront of the agenda, as well as providing ample opportunities for personal and professional development. As such, we offer a portfolio of benefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff.

These include, but are not limited to:

• A highly supportive and committed senior leadership team

• Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24/7 confidential advice and support on a range of matters and free access to accredited counsellors

• A focus on staff wellbeing including a network of wellbeing champions and a supportive working environment

• Opportunity to join a committed and forward-thinking team of staff

• Employee Benefits platform providing staff access to a range of benefits such as shopping discounts

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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Recruitment Pack - 1-1 Teaching Assistant.pdf - 3.33 MB (opens in new tab)

About Arley Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 213 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Arley Primary Academy website
• Email address: catherine.alexander-gamble@ietrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/arley-primary-academy

Arranging a visit to Arley Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email catherine.alexander-gamble@ietrust.org.

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