Teaching Assitants Coventry

Aspire People; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Dedicated consultant support

Experience across multiple schools

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Coventry’s secondary schools. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils access learning and reach their potential.

Ideal candidates are patient, caring and adaptable, with confidence in assisting pupils with SEND and collaborating with school staff in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be passionate about supporting children and young people.
• Patient, caring and approachable demeanor.
• Confident working with pupils with SEND.
• Comfortable providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Able to build strong relationships with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils who need extra help.
• Work with small groups to support learning and engagement.
• Support children with SEND and remove barriers to learning.
• Help pupils develop confidence and positive behaviours.
• Assist teachers with lessons and classroom activities.

Skills

Patience and empathy

Clear communication

Building relationships

Adaptability

Reliability

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?

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.

If you're passionate about education and want to make a positive difference to the lives of young people, we'd love to hear from you!

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.