SEN Teaching Assistant - Park Hill Primary School

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Hill Primary School seeks a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in classrooms and the HIVE, ensuring access to learning for all. The role requires a Level 3 childcare qualification and a good understanding of SEND, with safeguarding and DBS checks part of the recruitment process.

The post is fixed-term until 31 August 2026, with a Monday to Friday pattern, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, starting as soon as possible. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare qualification is required.
• Knowledge of SEND and ability to adapt provision to meet needs.
• Experience supporting learning gaps and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Support children in classrooms and the HIVE (specialist base).
• Help ensure all children access the same learning opportunities as peers.
• Contribute to safeguarding and pre-employment clearances as required.

Skills

SEND knowledge

Student support

Gap filling

Education

Level 3 childcare

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Park Hill Primary School

What is the job role?The Governors of Park Hill Primary School are seeking to appoint a hardworking, enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to support children in classrooms and the HIVE (specialist base).The successful candidate will require a Level 3 childcare qualification. The role involves supporting children with SEN needs, ensuring they have access to the same learning opportunities as their peers.Park Hill is a busy, happy, supportive, vibrant school – there is always so much going on here. We are forward-thinking and always striving for improvement, seeking new and exciting initiatives around improving the best possible learning opportunities for all pupils. We aim to raise aspirations, inspire a lifelong love of learning and create memories to last a lifetime. In October 2023, Park Hill was inspected by OFSTED, and we were delighted that they agreed with us – that we continue to be a good school.We are a caring employer who invests in our employees. We consider our CPD plan for staff carefully and have good records of staff development, recruitment and retention. Park Hill is a happy school where children enjoy coming to school. Our ethos at Park Hill is FAMILY. We want every child at Park Hill to feel that they belong and that they are valued.The working pattern for this role is Monday to Friday, 8.30 pm- 4:00 pmThe start date for this post is ASAPThis is a fixed-term contract till 31 August 2026For further information, please visit: www.parkhillprimaryschool.co.ukWho are we looking for?We are seeking to appoint someone who is passionate andcaring, has knowledge of SEND, understands developmental needs,and can support learning gaps. Someone who:has recent experience or working with children in a school settingholds a Level3 childcare qualificationhas a knowledge of SEND and knows how to adaptthe provision to meet needscan understand developmental needs and support learning gapsOur workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented; we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.Interview date: Tuesday 17th November 2026.