Teaching Assistant
Tiverton School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 4DE17 days remaining to apply
Closing date
30 June 2025 at 12am (midnight)
Date listed
11 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £20,672-23,497 pro rated to hours and weeks worked
Teaching Assistant job summary
Tiverton School is a small Primary Special Needs school. We have 133 pupils on roll who come from Coventry and all have an EHC Plan of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Our pupils are at the heart of all we do.
We were graded ‘Good’ in our most recent OFSTED inspection.
We already have a large number of committed staff, who share the school vision:
“Passionate about celebrating learning, enjoyment and achievement for all”
The Headteacher and Governors recognise the immense and valuable role played by all staff at the school.
The role of the Teaching Assistant (TA) at Tiverton is invaluable in supporting the teaching, learning, care and behaviour for all pupils across the primary school.
Our Values“Passionate about celebrating learning, enjoyment and achievement for all”
What is the job role?As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting pupils with special educational needs in and out of the classroom. You will work closely with the class teacher and other staff to help deliver learning activities, provide personalised support for individual pupils, and help maintain a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting pupils in their learning, both individually and in small groups
Helping to implement learning programmes tailored to individual needs
Assisting with personal care, mobility, and feeding where required
Supporting behaviour management and promoting positive routines
Preparing resources and helping organise the learning environment
Assisting with the physical and emotional wellbeing of pupils
Helping monitor and track progress under the guidance of teaching staff
Contributing to record-keeping and communication with families and professionals
This is a rewarding and varied role that requires patience, compassion, resilience and a genuine desire to help children achieve their full potential.
Who are we looking for?We’re looking for a dedicated, caring, and adaptable Teaching Assistant who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of pupils with a range of special educational needs. You’ll have experience (either paid or voluntary) working with children, and a good understanding of child development and different ways children learn.
You’ll need:
✔️ A minimum of an NVQ Level 2 qualification
✔️ Excellent literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
✔️ A caring and flexible approach to support the personal care needs of pupils
✔️ Confidence to work independently and as part of a team
✔️ A commitment to safeguarding and equal opportunities
✔️ The ability to contribute to the creation of a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment
In this role, you’ll support teaching staff in delivering engaging lessons, implement specialist programmes, manage resources, and help create positive learning experiences for all pupils. You’ll also need to be proactive in supporting children’s personal development and wellbeing, and have the skills to help manage behaviour positively.
If you’re motivated, adaptable, and ready to support our school vision – we’d love to hear from you!
Working hours will be:
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*
Visits to the school are welcomed, please contact the school
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.
Interviews will be held on 7th July 2025
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.
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 are not accepted.
About Tiverton School
- School type
- Special school, ages 3 to 11
- School size
- 119 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Tiverton School website
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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