Level 2 Teaching Assistant (SEND)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This role involves working with a diverse cohort of pupils, helping them achieve their potential in a nurturing environment. The school values respect, resilience, and integrity, and offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives. Candidates should possess a passion for education and relevant qualifications, including NVQ Level 2 and GCSEs in English and Maths. Join a friendly staff group committed to fostering independence and life skills in students.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting pupils to learn.
• Recognized NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Good understanding of SEND and curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Support diverse pupils across all age groups.
• Encourage pupils to reach their full potential.
• Communicate effectively with pupils and staff.

Skills

Communication Skills

Listening Skills

Understanding of SEND

Passion for Supporting Pupils

Education

NVQ Level 2 Qualification

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Exhall Grange is a 4-19 maintained school which provides a nurturing environment

and meets the needs of children and young people with:

• Social, Communication and Interaction difficulties including Autism
•Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs•Physical difficulties
•Sensory impairment•Complex medical needs

Many of our children and young people are physically or emotionally extremely vulnerable or have life limiting conditions. Some of our pupils arehighly anxious and require our calm, predictable and nurturing environment in order to access school.

We are committed to ensuring all our pupils reach their full potential and encourage all of our pupils and staff to “Be Your Best Self” which encapsulates our core purpose.

All pupils follow the National Curriculum at a level appropriate to their ability and needs. We are destination driven and focus on developing the skills our pupils need for independence, employment and life.

We encourage our pupils to develop the qualities of our school values: Respect, Resilience, Confidence, Motivation, Aspiration and Integrity. This is as important to us as the academic and vocational curriculum.

We are seeking to appoint from September 2025 a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to work with a diverse cohort of pupils across our school community. This means that you could be working with any age group within the school from Early Years Foundation Stage to Post 16.

We expect candidates to have at least (please see full details in Job Description):-

• A passion for supporting pupils to learn to the best of their ability.
• A recognised and relevant NVQ level 2 qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, experience and skills.
• At least GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at Grace A-C.
• A good knowledge and understanding of SEND and areas of the curriculum.
• Previous experience of TA work Good communication and listening skills and be able to present information verbally and in writing.

In return, you will have the opportunity to work in this unique Specialist Provision. You will become a valued member of an encouraging and friendly staff group.

The salary range for this position is £ 27,711 - £ 30,060 full time equivalent which equates to £ 20,936 - £ 22,711 per annum actual salary for 32.5 hours per week working term time plus 5 training days.

The working day is 08.50 – 15.40 Monday to Wednesday and Friday and 08.50 – 16.40 on Thursdays.

The closing time/date is : 09.00 a.m on Thursday 15 May 2025. Completed applications forms should be sent to :-

Mrs P Kane, HR Officer, Exhall Grange Specialist School, Easter Way, Ash Green, Coventry CV7 9JG.

Or via email to [e-mail]. All email applications received will be acknowledged.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 22 May 2025.

As part of our safer employment processes, we can only accept Warwickshire County Council application forms, so please do not send CVs. in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, internet searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates and successful candidates will require an enhanced Child and Adult workforce Disclosure and Barring check.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email and references will be sought prior to interview.