Specialist Teaching Assistant

WMJobs; Kenilworth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

St John’s Primary School and Nursery in Kenilworth is opening The Nest SEMH unit in September 2025, and invites applications for an additional level 2/3 Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, supportive team.

We seek an inspiring TA who is enthusiastic, reliable, with experience of working with children with SEND, and who can cope with challenging behaviour, build positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff, and work well as part of a strong team.

Qualifications

• Held a recognised Level 2/3 qualification.
• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs.
• Ability to cope with challenging behaviour.
• Ability to think in a solution-focused way.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Flexible

Reliable

Caring

Organised

Communication

Interpersonal

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Team player

Solution focused

Education

Level 2/3 qualification

Job description

St John’s Primary School and Nursery

Vacancy Details:

Specialist Teaching Assistant

Contract Type:

32.50 Hours

Hours of Work:

8.30am until 3.30pm, term time only, plus inset days

Contract Term:

Permanent

Salary Range:

Scale G

About The Role

St John’s Primary School and Nursery is a nurturing, inclusive and successful Primary school in the heart of Kenilworth. Due to the opening of our SEMH unit in September 2025, which is called The Nest, an exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an additional level 2/3 Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, supportive, forward thinking, dynamic team. We are looking for an inspiring and aspirational Teaching Assistant with the passion and drive to make a difference to our SEMH unit then this could be the opportunity for you.

The successful candidate will be:

• Enthusiastic and committed, who is flexible and reliable
• Caring and compassionate and understanding of the needs of our children and families
• Demonstrate excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to form excellent relationships with parents, carers, and staff
• Driven to have high expectations of yourself and others
• Have experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs
• Hold a recognised level 2/3 qualification
• Ability to cope with challenging behaviour
• Encourage engagement and inclusion
• Ability to think in a solution focused way
• Builds positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Is a strong team player
• Wants to develop their skills and make a real difference within our SEMH unit – The Nest

Closing Date:

Friday 20th November at 3pm

St John’s Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.