Teaching Assitants Coventry

Aspire People; Coventry; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting Teaching Assistants to work across Coventry’s secondary schools. You will support pupils in 1:1 and small groups, including those with SEND, helping them access education and build confidence.

Join a team that values flexibility, adaptability, and a positive, patient approach while contributing to inclusive learning across multiple schools in Coventry.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs (SEND).
• Comfortable providing both 1:1 and small-group support.
• Patient, caring and approachable in diverse school settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils needing extra help.
• Support learning and engagement in small groups.
• Assist pupils with SEND and barriers to learning.
• Encourage and reinforce positive behavior and effort.
• Support classroom activities and aid teachers during lessons.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

1:1 support

Small groups

SEND

Relationship building

Adaptability

Motivating students

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Secondary Schools | Coventry

Location: Coventry

Agency: Aspire People

Role: Teaching Assistant

Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible

Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference in their education?

Aspire People are currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work across a variety of secondary schools in Coventry.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build their experience within education, or for an experienced Teaching Assistant who enjoys working in different school environments and supporting pupils with a range of needs.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and support staff to help pupils access their education and reach their full potential.

• Providing 1:1 support to pupils who require additional assistance.
• Working with small groups to support learning and engagement.
• Supporting children and young people with additional needs, including SEND.
• Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and develop their confidence.
• Supporting classroom activities and assisting teachers with lessons.
• Providing encouragement and positive reinforcement to students.
• Supporting pupils with their social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Working as part of a supportive school team to create an inclusive learning environment.

Work Across a Variety of Schools

Working through Aspire People gives you the opportunity to gain experience across different secondary schools in Coventry, allowing you to experience different school settings, year groups and approaches to supporting pupils.

Whether you're looking for long-term work, daily supply or flexible opportunities, we can help find roles that suit your experience and availability.

About You

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Passionate about supporting children and young people.
• Patient, caring and approachable.
• Confident working with pupils with additional needs/SEND.
• Comfortable providing both 1:1 and small-group support.
• Able to build strong relationships with pupils and staff.
• Reliable, adaptable and willing to work across different school environments.
• A positive role model who can encourage and motivate students.

Previous experience working in a school or education setting is desirable. However, we also welcome applications from people with relevant experience in care, youth work, mentoring, coaching or other roles supporting children and young people.

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Opportunities across a variety of secondary schools in Coventry.
• Flexible working to suit your availability.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated support from your Aspire People consultant.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience working with pupils with additional needs.
• Potential opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.