TEACHING ASSISTANT, PARKGATE PRIMARY SCHOOL
| Posting date: | 26 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 December 2025 |
| Location: | Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 4GF |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | facc7c6d-dd6b-4b78-87b2-6d88bb5ecf54 |
Summary
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
Wednesday 10 December 2025
Interviews
w/c Monday 15 December 2025
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 pm39 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
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.
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
Wednesday 10 December 2025
Interviews
w/c Monday 15 December 2025
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 pm39 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
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.