Teaching Assistant
Job description
TEACHING ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITY
MAINSTREAM SECONDARY SCHOOL- BASED IN COVENTRY- TO START AFTER OCTOBER HALF TERM
We are working closely with a fantastic mainstream secondary school based in Coventry to appoint an excellent dedicated TA to work on a full time basis.
This role is to cover a maternity leave from Monday 2nd November 2026-April 2027.
Start date: Mon 2nd November 2026
Hours: Mon-Fri, term time only 08:30-15:20
You will be required to:
- Support students on a 1:1, small group and whole class basis, following guidance from class teacher
- Use initative and provide tailored support in line with the individual needs of each child
- Support behaviour management, encourage student engagement, and contribute to the overall wellbeing and development of young people
- Ensure children get the best out of every lesson
- Help students with special educational needs who require additional support
We are looking for individuals who:
- Have relevant experience in a TA or similar role
- Have relevant childcare qualifications
- Have a genuine passion with working with children and young people
- Can commit to the full time role for the full maternity leave
- Can use their own initiative and work hard
- Are professional, caring and be reliable
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS EXCITING ROLE AND WOULD LOVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE PUT FORWARD FOR A TRIAL DAY AT THE SCHOOL, PLEASE:
- send your up-to-date CV to molly.gardner@teachingpersonnel.com ASAP!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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