SEN Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School; Coventry; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing cover

Discounts at high-street retailers

Wellbeing services access

Pension scheme

Clear progression pathways

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Coventry is seeking an apprentice teaching assistant to work with experienced teachers and support staff, helping pupils access learning and develop confidence in a nurturing environment.

You will support pupils with SEN, assist with delivering engaging activities, foster social and academic development, and help create a safe, inclusive atmosphere while you learn on the job through training and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Patience and genuine care for children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills through training.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs both individually and in small groups.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging learning activities.
• Encourage pupils' social, emotional and academic development.
• Help create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Support children with communication, behavioural or learning needs.
• Assist with preparing classroom resources and learning materials.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school community.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Job description

As an apprentice, you will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff to help pupils access learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs both individually and in small groups.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging learning activities.
• Encourage pupils' social, emotional and academic development.
• Help create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Support children with communication, behavioural or learning needs.
• Assist with preparing classroom resources and learning materials.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school community.

The successful candidate will:

• Be passionate about supporting children and young people.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be patient, caring, reliable and enthusiastic.
• Be willing to learn and develop new skills through training and mentoring.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Hold GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above, or be willing to work towards achieving these qualifications where required.

We Can Offer

• Health and Wellbeing Cover including cashback on optical, dental, and therapy treatments
• Discounts at popular high-street retailers
• Access to wellbeing services, including 24/7 confidential counselling
• A generous pension scheme to support your future
• Clear pathways for progression, with regular reviews and access to training — whether you’re just starting or already qualified
• A welcoming, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

We are committed to safeguarding children. As part of the pre-employment process, an enhanced DBS Check, Prohibition Checks, Childcare Disqualification (where appropriate) and Online/Social media screening will be undertaken in addition to other relevant background checks. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. Safeguarding is our top priority, and we encourage all applicants to review our safeguarding and child protection policy which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our students.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.