Apprentice SEN Teaching Assistant

Hearsall Community Academy; Coventry; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearsall Community Academy in Coventry is offering an Apprentice SEN Teaching Assistant role on a fixed-term apprenticeship. Working 32.5 hours per week during term time, starting wage is £8.00 per hour, with a pro rata annual salary of about £11,751.

The apprenticeship combines on-the-job learning with a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, supported by Inspire Education Trust values. You will develop communication and numeracy skills while safeguarding responsibilities and teamwork in a

Qualifications

• Has good communication skills.
• Can work as part of a team.
• Has good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Is motivated to develop as an individual and complete the training to achieve the apprenticeship qualification.

Responsibilities

• Complete Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship alongside the role.
• Commit to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Support learners and contribute to a safe, positive learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Literacy & Numeracy

Motivation to learn

Job description

Job Title Apprentice SEN Teaching Assistant

Employment Status: Fixed-term, for the duration of the apprenticeship

Working Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time only

Actual Salary: Starting at£8.00 per hour (£11,751 pro rata, per annum)

Required: As soon as possible

Location:Coventry

About the role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic SEN Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful apprentice will be expected to apply themselves to the apprenticeship with commitment and diligence. The apprentice will also be required to commit to the school's values and ethos. The role would include completion of a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Qualification alongside LMP education.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has good communication skills
• Can work as part of a team
• Has good literacy and numeracy skills
• Is motivated to develop as an individual and complete the training to achieve the apprenticeship qualification

All staff are expected to know what to do if they have concerns about a child, take on the responsibility for providing a safe environment and promoting children’s welfare, undertake regular safeguarding and child protection training and, familiarise themselves with KCSIE part 1 and local policies and procedures as directed by the trust/academy.

About us

Hearsall is a thriving, diverse school in a fantastic Edwardian building, which has been serving the local community for over 100 years. We are proud of our warm and nurturing environment which is full of enthusiastic children and staff who are committed to supporting children to achieve their best.

Community is at the heart of everything we do and we work closely with our community of parents, carers, governors and extended families who provide invaluable support for the school including events and fundraising.

At Hearsall we are passionate about creating a learning environment and ethos which engages and motivates our learners to work hard and flourish. We want to develop children’s skills of independence, resilience, collaboration and respect to prepare them with life skills for the future. Our theme curriculum is carefully designed to inspire children and ensure they love learning with enriching and creative experiences.

We are a member of Inspire Education Trust, a Coventry based multi-academy trust which sets out to provide an environment where both staff and students can thrive, and putting children at the heart of everything we do.

Why work for us?

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

Closing date: Monday 12th October 2026

Interview date: W/C Monday 19th October 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and appointments will be subject to rigorous safeguarding checks including enhanced DBS and references. The postholder must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted will be asked to complete a self-declaration to confirm any (non-protected) criminal disclosures or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

The post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

We aim to recruit the very best staff and welcome those from all backgrounds, communities and faiths (including non-faith individuals). Inspire Education Trust is clear about its responsibilities in embracing diversity and ensuring we recruit people of a high calibre based on their skills, abilities, and experience. As such, we welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

The role of Apprentice SEN TA will be classed as regulated activity. Any offer of employment will be conditional until satisfactory completion of all mandatory pre-employment checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred from engaging in regulating activity relevant to children.