SEN Teaching Assistant - Park Hill Primary School

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Park Hill Primary School in Coventry is seeking a hardworking SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in the classroom and in the HIVE.

The role is fixed-term, part-time (35 hours per week), starting ASAP, with duties to assist learning, adapt provisions, and promote inclusive teaching.

Candidates must have Level 3 childcare qualification and knowledge of SEND, alongside safeguarding responsibilities and a commitment to raising attainment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare qualification required
• Experience with children with SEND in a school setting
• Knowledge of SEND and ability to adapt provision to meet needs
• Understanding developmental needs and supporting learning gaps

Responsibilities

• Support children in classrooms and in the HIVE (specialist base)
• Assist with learning gaps and ensure access to learning opportunities for all pupils
• Maintain safeguarding standards and uphold school policies

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Park Hill Primary School

Park Hill Primary School Lower Eastern Green Lane Eastern Green Coventry, CV5 7LR

Contract Type: Fixed Term - Part Time

Working Hours: 35

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 pm

The start date for this post is ASAP

This is a fixed-term contract till 31 August 2026

We are seeking to appoint someone who is passionate and caring, has knowledge of SEND, understands developmental needs,and can support learning gaps.

Someone who:

• has recent experience or working with children in a school setting
• holds a Level3 childcare qualification
• has a knowledge of SEND and knows how to adaptthe provision to meet needs
• can understand developmental needs and support learning gaps

Our 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.

Location
Park Hill Primary School Lower Eastern Green Lane Eastern Green Coventry