SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant Employment Status: Fixed- term/ Maternity cover Working Hours: 35 hours per week, term time plus 5 inset days Actual Salary: Grade 3 Point 4 £22,314 Full time equivalent salary: Support Staff Pay Scale Grade 3- (FTE £25,185) Required: November 2026 Location: Coventry About the role We are keen to appoint an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant with a passion for inclusive learning to our primary school. The school has a very friendly, lively ethos, a committed staff and offers great opportunities for professional development. The successful candidate will support the classroom teacher with their responsibility for the development and education process by providing care and supervision to children/young people, including those who have special physical, emotional, educational needs and disabilities. We are looking for someone who: Has a relevant Teaching Assistant Qualification Has a good standard of education including English & Maths (GCSE/Level 2) Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills Has experience working within a classroom setting and with Primary aged pupils Has experience working with SEND children Has excellent behaviour management skills Can work on their own initiative and also work well as part of a team Is an excellent role model All staff are expected to know what to do if they have concerns about a child, take on the responsibility for providing a safe environment and promoting children’s welfare, undertake regular safeguarding and child protection training and, familiarise themselves with KCSIE part 1 and local policies and procedures as directed by the trust/academy. About us Frederick Bird Academy is a proud member of the Inspire Education Trust, a ‘family’ of like-minded schools, which collaborate to provide mutual support, share good practice and learn from each other whilst retaining their own distinctive character. We are a large primary school of just over 800 children serving the Hillfields area of Coventry. Our team of dedicated, hardworking and skilled staff are committed to ensuring that our children achieve excellence and enjoyment in all that they do. In promoting a culture of aspiration and achievement, we aim to provide a high-quality education that prepares our children for their next step and beyond, as well as equip them to meet the challenges of a changing society. Our vibrant community is celebrated and reflected in our curriculum offer which provides children with a wide range of memorable experiences and values their individuality and heritage. All children regardless of disability, race religion, belief or gender are encouraged to reach their full potential, uphold British values and embrace the rich cultural diversity of our community. We are a truly inclusive school and expect the highest standards of learning, behaviour and attendance from our children. Through our partnerships with parents, we aim