SEND TA

Whitmore Park Primary School; Coventry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitmore Park Primary School in Coventry invites applications for a SEND Teaching Assistant on a fixed-term contract running from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2026, with potential extension. The role is term-time plus training days, 8:30am–4:00pm, 35 hours per week, with a salary of £26,427–£27,274 per annum pro rata based on hours and weeks worked.

Fixed-term vacancies include SEND Teaching Assistants Level 3 to support children with a range of needs.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with special educational needs.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Commitment to safeguarding of all pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs under the guidance of teaching staff.
• Assist the SENDCO to enable access to learning and manage pupil behaviour in class and around the school.
• Contribute to keeping pupils safe and to the welfare of all learners.

Skills

SEN support

Job description

Whitmore Park Primary School
Halford Lane
Keresley
Coventry
CV6 2HG
Telephone Number:
02476 335697
Email Address:
[e-mail]

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant fixed term to start 1.9.26 until 31.8.26 initially, with the possibility of extending further subject to need. Term-time only plus teacher training days (39 weeks)

Hours: 8.30am to 4pm (35 hours per week)

Salary range: Grade 3 FTE Salary: £26,427-£27,274 per annum pro rata based on hours and weeks worked

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 15.11.26
Interview date: w/c 16.11.26
Start Date: As soon as possible

We have the following fixed term vacancies:

SEND Teaching Assistants Level 3 – To support children with special educational needs. Fixed term, to start as soon as possible until 31.8.27 initially, with the possibility of extending further subject to need.

We are looking to appoint someone who will share our vision for high quality education for all our children and also shows enthusiasm and motivation to:
Work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff and the Special Educational Needs Leader (SENDCO) to:
Help improve educational and social inclusion opportunities and outcomes for pupils with a range of special educational needs.
To work under the instruction/guidance of teaching, senior staff and SENDCO to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils in and outside of the classroom.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS is needed for this post. Two references will be taken up for all short‑listed candidates prior to interview or appointment.