Health Care Teaching Assistant

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK seeks a compassionate individual to support students with special educational needs. The role involves providing personal care, academic support, and supervision during breaks. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills, empathy, and a desire to enhance students' independence. A Level qualifications and experience in educational settings are desirable.

Qualifications

• Desire to improve literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills.
• Experience leading lessons in a school context.
• Ability to walk long distances and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Support individual care of students.
• Provide structured support and guidance for students.
• Assist with lunchtime supervision and after-school duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Literacy improvement

Numeracy improvement

ICT skills

Education

Grade C in English and Maths

A level qualification

Job description

You\'ll be responsible for working in partnership with class leads and support staff to support the individual care of students. You will provide structured support and guidance for students in the development of their independence, physical and social needs. You will provide supervision, personal care and moving and handling support for students with SEND. Assisting with lunchtime supervision and after school and break duties as part of the rota. As a prospective member of our team, we are excited to introduce you to our school and what makes Riverbank such a special place to work. We are a caring, creative, and motivated school community, with a strong commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.

• A desire to continue to improve literacy, numeracy and ICT skills, with Grade C achieved in English and Maths
• Qualification to A level (AS/A level) is desirable
• Experience leading lessons within a community, mainstream or special school context
• Ability to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time to support student transitions around school and enrichment activities
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff
• Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students