Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Meadow Park School; Coventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Meadow Park School seeks a motivated and flexible individual to join its SEND & Inclusion Team. The role involves supporting students with diverse needs, mentoring pupils, and delivering small-group sessions within a dynamic school community.

You will work closely with the Director of SEND & Inclusion, liaising with teachers, families and external partners to help every student reach their potential and thrive in a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Support students with additional physical, emotional and educational needs.
• Mentor students and teach small groups while modelling high standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of SEND & Inclusion with care and supervision for students.
• Mentor students and deliver small-group teaching to develop learning.
• Build productive relationships and model positive behaviour for students.
• Assist in liaising with teachers, families and external agencies to support pupil progress.
• Track and monitor student progress and report to the SENCO.
• Contribute to school-wide aims to raise attainment and reduce exclusions.

Skills

Mentoring

Small group teaching

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Meadow Park School for a motivated and flexible individual to join our SEND & Inclusion Team, which is a key part of our provision to support young people in school. The role will provide an opportunity to work closely with a range of students and abilities, to ensure students achieve their full potential. You will contribute to improving outcomes for students by providing support, guidance and supervision, across the range of the four broad areas of need.

You will support the Director of SEND & Inclusion by providing care and supervision to young people including those who have additional physical, emotional and educational needs. You will mentor students and teach small groups, establishing productive working relationships, acting as a role model and setting high expectations to help students through a formative stage of their education.

You will support students through working in a variety of settings from 1:1 to small group work, including supporting students in the classroom setting and work collaboratively with teachers, families and external agencies to ensure students excel. You will assist the teacher or SENCO in liaising with other professionals and families, contributing to meetings to discuss a specific child's progress as appropriate. You will track and monitor student’s progress within interventions and report to the SENCO. You will contribute to the work of the school in raising standards of attainment, improving attendance, reducing exclusions and promoting good standards of behaviour.

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust is a growing organisation, which is currently made up of 8 schools across Coventry and Warwickshire of which Meadow Park School is the most recently affiliated. The Primary and Secondary schools in Finham Park MAT will set out to pioneer, innovate and deliver a “World Class” education for all.

At Meadow Park School we are committed to nurturing excellence, growing aspiration and thriving together. Meadow Park School strives to achieve excellent outcomes for young people, but also provides opportunities for them to be creative, innovative and to enjoy their learning.

Meadow Park was recently inspected by Ofsted and graded ‘Good’ for Attitude to Learning, Personal Development and Leadership (November 2023). The Lead Inspector noted in their report that:

“Pupils, parents and staff all describe the significant improvements that have taken place at the school since the arrival of the new headteacher”;

“There is now a clear and ambitious vision evident from all leaders to improve the quality of education for all pupils”;

“The school is welcoming to all pupils and frequently described as caring and compassionate”.

The successful candidate must be:

• - Committed to making a positive difference to the lives of students and staff.
• - Resilient with a strong personal drive
• - Passionate about securing the most productive learning opportunities for students in school.
• - Values driven, dedicated to “Thrive Together”

We will offer you:

• - A positive and innovative learning culture, where wellbeing and workload are effectively managed.
• - A dedicated, highly skilled and committed staff, upholding high expectations and aspirations for all of our students.
• - A strong sense of community and a warm, welcoming workplace.
• - Frequent opportunities to collaborate with teachers and support staff from the other schools in the MAT to develop and share best practice.
• - A vibrant, modern building and facilities in a beautiful location within easy reach of the M40/M6 corridor.

Are you looking for your next challenge? Do you relish the chance to be part of rapid sustained school improvement?

If you are a dynamic, committed team player who possesses excellent communication skills, this vital role in our school could be the ideal opportunity for you.

For further information on this role and other opportunities within the MAT, please visit https://finhamparkmultiacademytrust.co.uk/careers/

Closing date: Tuesday 1st September 2026

Finham Park MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage and if you are offered a job position with us.

Online Checks

In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) 2025 we will complete online searches as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. If anything is identified as part of these checks they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified we reserve the right to withdraw your application.