Apprentice SEN Teaching Assistant at Hearsall Community Academy

Hearsall Community Academy; Coventry; On-site; GBP 15,154,000 - 17,220,000; Part time

Job summary

Hearsall Community Academy in Coventry is offering an Apprenticeship role as a SEN Teaching Assistant. The placement is fixed-term for the duration of the apprenticeship, 32.5 hours per week during term time, with an starting salary at £8.00 per hour (£11,751 pro rata per annum).

The apprentice will undertake a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship qualification alongside LMP education, developing communication, teamwork and literacy/numeracy skills while supporting pupils and upholding

Qualifications

• Commitment to completing the Level 3 TA Apprenticeship alongside LMP education.
• Good communication, literacy and numeracy are essential.
• Able to work as part of a team and develop professionally.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Literacy

Numeracy

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Job description

About this Role

JobTitle Apprentice SEN Teaching Assistant

EmploymentStatus Fixed-term, for the duration of the apprenticeship

Working Hours 32.5 hours per week, term time only

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

Required As soon as possible

Location Coventry

About the role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiasticSEN Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful apprenticewill be expected to apply themselves to the apprenticeship with commitment anddiligence. The apprentice will also be required to commit to the school'svalues and ethos.The rolewould include completion of a Level 3 Teaching Assistant ApprenticeshipQualification alongside LMP education.

• Hasgood communication skills
• Canwork as part of a team
• Hasgood literacy and numeracy skills
• Ismotivated to develop as an individual and complete the training to achieve theapprenticeship qualification

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

About us

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

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

At Hearsall we arepassionate about creating a learning environment and ethos which engages andmotivates our learners to work hard and flourish. We want to develop children'sskills of independence, resilience, collaboration and respect to prepare themwith life skills for the future. Our theme curriculum is carefully designed toinspire children and ensure they love learning with enriching and creativeexperiences.

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

Why work for us?

A career at Inspire Education Trust offers a rewardingfuture, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives and outcomes ofour young people. We work hard to provide an environment which places staffwellbeing at the forefront of the agenda, as well as providing ampleopportunities for personal and professional development.

• A highly supportive and committed seniorleadership team
• Employee Assistance Programme whichoffers 24/7 confidential advice and support on a range of matters and freeaccess to accredited counsellors
• A focus on staff wellbeing including anetwork of wellbeing champions and a supportive working environment
• Opportunity to join a committed andforward-thinking team of staff
• Employee Benefits platform providingstaff access to a range of benefits such as shopping discounts

Closing date

Monday 12th October 2026

Interview date

W/C Monday19th October 2026

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

The post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and theamendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that whenapplying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautionsare 'protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if theyare disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further informationabout filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

We aim to recruit the very best staff and welcome those from allbackgrounds, communities and faiths (including non-faith individuals). InspireEducation 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 applicationsfrom a diverse range of candidates.

The role of Apprentice SEN TA will be classed asregulated 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.