Teaching Assistant

Tiverton School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 4DE

24 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,334 - £24,249

Teaching Assistant job summary

Our Values

At Tiverton School, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every pupil can thrive. We believe in:

• Supporting every child to reach their full potential through personalised learning and care
• Working collaboratively with families and multi-disciplinary teams
• Promoting equality, safeguarding and the wellbeing of all pupils
• Maintaining high expectations, professionalism and continuous development for staff
• Building positive relationships that foster respect, independence and confidence

What is the job role?

As a Teaching Assistant at Tiverton School, you will play a vital role in supporting the education and care of pupils with a range of needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive learning activities
• Assisting with the assessment and monitoring of pupil progress
• Working with individuals or small groups, including during trips and special activities
• Implementing specialist programmes alongside professionals such as therapists
• Providing personal care where required, including feeding and intimate care
• Supporting behaviour management and contributing to positive learning environments
• Preparing classroom resources and maintaining accurate records
• Promoting effective communication between school and home

This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same, and where your contribution will have a direct impact on pupils’ development and wellbeing.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a dedicated, compassionate and motivated individual who:

• Has experience working with children (paid or voluntary)
• Holds (or is working towards) an NVQ Level 2/3 qualification or equivalent
• Understands child development, safeguarding and inclusive practice
• Has strong literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
• Can communicate effectively with pupils, staff and families
• Is able to support pupils with a range of needs, including personal care
• Works well as part of a team and builds positive professional relationships
• Is organised, adaptable and committed to ongoing professional development
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, resilience and a genuine passion for supporting young people

Working hours are: 

Monday - 8.30am - 4.30pm

Tuesday - Thursday - 8.30am - 4.15pm 

Friday - 8.30am - 3.30pm 

15 minute unpaid break in the morning and 30 minute unpaid lunch break. 

Interview Date: 29th April 

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Tiverton School

• School type: Special school, ages 3 to 11
• School size: 133 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Tiverton School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tiverton-school-coventry

Tiverton School is a Primary aged broad spectrum special school.
This is an exciting time for the school and any aspirational leader, to build upon the existing strengths and provide the strategic and operational leadership needed to continue on our everimproving journey.

We are seeking to appoint to the post of Deputy Head Teacher. The successful candidate will be a leader who is highly motivated, knowledgeable and enthusiastic practitioner who is keen to share in the leadership and management of the school and be committed to their own succession planning.

Applicants will need to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a wide range of SEND and be responsible for strategic quality assurance of Quality of Education, Personal Development, Behaviour and Attitudes and Safeguarding.

Tiverton School offers a calm, friendly environment which puts the pupils at the heart of all we do. We have a dedicated team of staff who work collaboratively to ensure that our pupils have the best possible learning opportunities, to enjoy school life and to achieve the skills and knowledge for transitioning into their next phase. Our behaviour ethos is to be kind, safe and happy.

Please see candidate pack for further information.

Visits are welcomed, please contact the school to arrange a visit. admin@tiverton.coventry.sch.uk

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