TEACHING ASSISTANT, PARKGATE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Parkgate Primary School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 4GF

14 days remaining to apply

• 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

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teaching Assistant Recruitment Pack 13Jan26.pdf - 907 KB (opens in new tab)

About Parkgate Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 701 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Parkgate Primary School website
• Email address: recruitmentadmin@thefuturestrust.org.uk
• Phone number: 02477102134
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parkgate-primary-school-coventry

An academy in the family of schools within The Futures Trust. Parkgate is one of the largest primaries in the city of Coventry serving a richly diverse community. At Parkgate we put children at the heart of everything we do.

At Parkgate, we believe that every child has the right to achieve their full potential with no 'barriers to learning'. As a result, we offer an exciting curriculum, tailored to the needs of our children and the community, balanced with exciting extra curricular activities and strong pastoral care.

It is a privilege to work in close partnership with the children and families in our community, during their time with us here at Parkgate.

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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