SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant - St Anne's Catholic Primary School

TN United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant at St Anne's Catholic Primary School in Coventry. The role involves supporting Reception pupils with additional needs, ensuring their safety and development in a nurturing environment. Candidates should have experience in EYFS settings and a passion for SEND education.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Supportive leadership

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with Special Educational Needs.
• Passion for working with SEND children.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional needs on a 1:1 basis.
• Help maintain a safe environment for children.
• Lead interventions for children's development.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Child-focused approach

Education

Experience in EYFS setting

Job description

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SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant - St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Coventry

Client: Coventry City Council

Location: Coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category: Education

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: e3efb251356c

Job Views: 3

Posted: 14.05.2025

Expiry Date: 28.06.2025

Job Description:

What is the job role?

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our School for September. We are looking for an experienced EYFS practitioner to support a group of Reception pupils with additional needs.

• To support students who have Special Educational Needs: cognition and learning, emotional and behavioural difficulties. This will involve working on a 1:1 basis, but also supporting small groups of learners with a variety of complex needs.

• To support the classroom teacher with their responsibility for the development and education process by providing care and supervision to children including those who have special physical, emotional and education needs.

• To help to keep children safe.

• Develop and promote positive relationships.

• Support the development and effectiveness of work teams.

• Reflect on and develop practice.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

• To lead interventions so that the children can reach their full potential.

• Align to job description and person specification.

Who are we looking for?

• In return, St Anne’s Catholic Primary School can offer commitment to both pupils and staff, ensuring both achieve their full potential and 'thrive' within our school.

• We are proud of the offer we provide to our team, including:

• An unwavering commitment to professional learning, with CPD opportunities.

• A strong, collaborative team who respect each other, strive for excellence, and have the courage to make decisions, take risks, and support each other positively.

• An opportunity to work and learn alongside an experienced and successful leadership team with a proven track record of school improvement across different settings.

• A highly supportive Governing Body committed to helping the school.

• A visible Senior Leadership team that promotes and leads with transparency and empathy.

Suitable candidates will have experience in an EYFS setting, a passion for working with SEND children, and a child-focused approach with a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

Work pattern:

35 hours per week, 39 weeks.

Please see the application form available to download. Completed applications should be returned directly to the school.

Closing date: Thursday 4th July, 12 pm

Interview date: Tuesday 9th July

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.