SPECIALIST TEACHING ASSISTANT

Globalfood Networks Inc./Globalfish.net; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Coventry's SEND Support Service, where you'll play a vital role in supporting vulnerable children. As part of a dedicated team, you'll provide tailored learning support and emotional strategies to help young people thrive. This role requires resilience, empathy, and a positive mindset, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities

Supportive and friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school or service setting is desirable.
• Willingness to train is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher in delivering the curriculum.
• Work with small groups and individuals in targeted interventions.
• Model and share supportive strategies with colleagues.

Skills

Resilience

Empathy

Patience

Positivity

Solution-focused mindset

Team player

Good communicator

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? Join Coventry's highly regarded SEND Support Service and be part of a dynamic, supportive team dedicated to helping young people thrive.

Overview

As a key member of our Social, Emotional, Mental Health and Learning Team, you'll play a vital role in shaping brighter futures by combining tailored learning support with emotional and behavioural strategies.

You will be part of a team of teachers, teaching assistants, and other professionals working closely together to provide personalised support for vulnerable young people. Curricular continuity and progress are balanced with behavioural and emotional support to enable improved outcomes and school readiness for pupils. You will be a role model and motivator.

You will support the teacher in delivering the curriculum, work with small groups and individuals in targeted interventions, and have excellent behaviour management skills. You will have the skills to support pupils in their school as needed and be able to model and share supportive strategies with colleagues working in mainstream schools. You will be required to travel from the base to support pupils in their home school.

We offer a supportive and friendly team environment and an excellent programme of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.

If you're resilient, empathetic, and ready to inspire the next generation, we'd love to hear from you!

Additional Information

• This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; appointment is conditional upon a satisfactory DBS check.
• Salary will be pro-rata to weeks and hours worked (35/37 hours, term-time only). Start date: 1st September 2025.
• Discussions are warmly welcomed. Please contact Dawn Neale or Marie Rowley.
• If you need help with your application, visit our accessibility page for support.
• Guaranteed Interview Scheme eligibility: members of the Armed Forces and veterans, those currently or previously in care, and individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions.

Requirements

• Resilience, empathy, patience, positivity, and solution-focused mindset.
• Ability to build relationships quickly and not take behaviour personally.
• Good team player and communicator.
• Experience in a primary school or service setting; supporting primary-aged children’s social, emotional, and mental health is desirable but not essential; willingness to train is required.

Additional Details

Interview date: 10 June 2025. Start date: 1 September 2025.