TEACHING ASSISTANT, PARKGATE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Parkgate Primary School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 4GFThis job expired on 27 January 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
TBC
Closing date
27 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 35 hours per week; Mon – Fri: 8.15 am – 3.45 pm 39 weeks per annum
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 3 - £20,875 - £21,885 per annum (pro-rata salary)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Parkgate Primary School is a thriving school that is committed to Building Brighter Futures for all of their students.
Every decision we make is about the young people we serve, their learning experience and their personal development. We are looking to expand our team of talented professionals who excel in their field to help us on the next phase of our exciting journey.
Opportunity
As an ARC Regional Hub for Attachment and Trauma Informed Practice, this is a wonderful opportunity to join Parkgate Primary School at a truly exciting time in our development. We are a vibrant, nurturing and ambitious school community, dedicated to ‘Opening the Gate to Success’ for every child. Our culture is rooted in belonging - strong relationships, trauma-informed practice and the belief that all children can flourish when they feel seen, safe and supported.
We are looking for a passionate and caring Teaching Assistant who specialises in promoting positive behaviours through a relational approach and a trauma informed lens. An individual who wants to make a meaningful difference to children’s lives. In this role, you will support vulnerable children to access all aspects of school life by supporting their emotional well-being; regulating behaviour, restorative conversations, and adapting practice to stage rather than age.
Working closely with our committed teachers and experienced pastoral and SEND teams, you will help create supportive, engaging learning environments where children can regulate, reconnect and confidently take the next steps in their learning journey—ensuring they make strong progress and reach their full potential. Connect before Correct!
For full information about this opportunity please see our recruitment pack.
Please note that all applications must be received on The Futures Trust application form. We do not accept CV’s.
Closing Date
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Interviews
tbc
The Futures Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates for all positions will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and Social Media check.
What the school offers its staff
Salary & Benefits
Grade 3 - £20,875 - £21,885 per annum (pro-rata salary)
35 hours per week; Mon – Fri: 8.15 am – 3.45 pm
39 weeks per annum
Benefits – Enhancing Working Lives
- Competitive rates of pay
- Extensive professional development opportunities across the Trust
- Career pathways across the Trust
- Teacher / Local Authority Pension Scheme
- Online retail discount
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Family Friendly policies to support family & carer commitments
- Flexible Working Arrangements
www.thefuturestrust.org.uk/why-work-for-the-futures-trust
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Futures Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates for all positions will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and online check.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Parkgate Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 683 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitmentadmin@thefuturestrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 02477102134
Parkgate Primary School is a thriving school that is committed to Building Brighter Futures for all of its students. Every decision we make is about the young people we serve, their learning experience and their personal development. We are looking to expand our team of talented professionals who excel in their field to help us on the next phase of our exciting journey.
Arranging a visit to Parkgate Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitmentadmin@thefuturestrust.org.uk.
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