ERP Teaching Assistant at Whittle Academy

Whittle Academy; Coventry; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Whittle Academy in Coventry seeks an ERP Teaching Assistant to join our team on a permanent basis. The role supports the class teacher and works with pupils with special educational needs, in a supportive school environment.

You'll hold a Level 3 TA qualification or equivalent, have GCSEs in English and Maths, and bring strong behaviour management skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team. DBS clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• GCSE/Level 2 in English and Maths.
• Experience with primary-aged pupils in classroom settings.
• Strong behaviour management and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the class teacher to undertake specified work for children with SEND.
• Provide care, supervision and maintain high standards of conduct.
• Support safeguarding training and promote children's welfare.

Skills

Behaviour management

Pupil support

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

About this Role

Job Title: ERPTeaching Assistant

Employment Status:Permanent

Working Hours: Term time only plus 5 days, 15 hours perweek

Actual Salary: Grade 3 - £9,046 pro rata per annum (FTE£25,185)

Required: Assoon as possible

Location:Whittle Academy, Coventry

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic ERP TeachingAssistant to join our school. They will work collaboratively with theresponsible class teacher by utilising advanced knowledge and specialist skillsto undertake 'specified work' and provide care and supervision tochildren/young people with special educational needs.

• Relevant Level 3Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience.
• A good standard of education, including English and Maths (GCSE/Level 2).
• Experience working with primary-aged pupils and in classroom settings.
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to work independently or in a team.
• A role model for students, maintaining high standards of conduct.

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.

At interview, candidates will be askedfor photo identification and where applicable proof of qualifications. The Appointment is subject to DBSenhanced clearance plus 2 suitable professional references.

About us

Weare a vibrant and happy one-form entry school, sustaining 'Good' when visitedby Ofsted in January 2024. Pupils are a credit to the school and are excellentambassadors. They are right to be proud of their school. Parents say that WhittleAcademy is a very special place. As part of the Inspire Multi-Academy Trust, wework in close partnership with Walsgrave CE Academy, Whittle Academy, HearsallCommunity Academy, Stockingford Academy and Blue Coat C of E Academy. The linksbetween the schools are both stimulating and supportive, enabling us to sharebest practice though collaborative working.

Why work for us?

A career at Inspire Education Trustoffers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on thelives and outcomes of our young people. We work hard to provide an environmentwhich places staff wellbeing at the forefront of the agenda, as well asproviding ample opportunities for personal and professional development.

As such, we offer a portfolio ofbenefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff.

• A highly supportive and committed senior leadershipteam
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24/7confidential advice and support on a range of matters and free access toaccredited counsellors
• A focus on staff wellbeing including a network ofwellbeing champions and a supportive working environment
• Opportunity to join a committed and forward-thinkingteam of staff
• Employee Benefits platform providing staff access to arange of benefits such as shopping discounts

Closing date: Wednesday 14thOctober 2026

Interview date: Week commencing Monday19th October 2026

We are committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children and appointments will be subject to rigorous safeguardingchecks including enhanced DBS and references. The postholder must share ourcommitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Candidateswho have been successfully shortlisted will be asked to complete aself-declaration to confirm any (non-protected) criminal disclosures orinformation that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

The post is exempt from therehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs andactivities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they donot need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employerscannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences canbe found in the DBS filtering guide.

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

Followingrecommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for anadditional pre-employment check, with effect of 1st September 2022,please note an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Therole of ERP Teaching Assistant will be classed as regulated activity. Any offerof employment will be conditional until satisfactory completion of allmandatory pre-employment checks. It is an offence to apply for this role ifbarred from engaging in regulating activity relevant to children.