Reception Teaching Assistant

• Location: Willenhall, Coventry, CV3
• Weekly Pay: £500–£525
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm (Term Time Only)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract: Long-term, Temp-to-Perm

Long Term Futures is seeking a caring and patient Reception Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Willenhall, Coventry.

The role will involve supporting children across Reception, with a particular focus on SEN support, phonics and early reading. You will work closely with the class teacher and wider inclusion team, providing whole-class, small-group and 1:1 support to help children access learning and make progress.

The Role:

• Support learning across a Reception classroom
• Deliver and reinforce Read Write Inc. phonics
• Provide 1:1 and small-group SEN support
• Support pupils with additional learning and communication needs
• Adapt activities to meet individual pupil needs
• Support early reading, language and communication development
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive engagement
• Work closely with the class teacher and SEND team

What the school is looking for:

• Level 2 or 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification, or equivalent
• Previous experience working within EYFS or a primary school
• Experience supporting children with SEND
• Confidence supporting phonics and early reading
• Read Write Inc. experience would be highly desirable
• Good understanding of the EYFS curriculum
• A patient, nurturing and inclusive approach

About the school:

• Two-form entry mainstream primary school in Willenhall, Coventry
• Strong focus on inclusion and supporting pupils with additional needs
• Dedicated SEND and pastoral provision
• Strong emphasis on early reading, communication and phonics
• Supportive staff team with a pupil-centred approach

How to apply:

If you have strong EYFS experience and are confident supporting SEND and phonics, please upload your CV via the application page or contact Alex at Long Term Futures.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.