Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Ark

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Ark Employment Status: Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Term time plus 5 days Salary: Grade 4 Point 6 £23,026 (FTE £25,989) Required: September 2026 Location: Blue Coat C of E School, Coventry About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our newly established Enhanced Resource Provision, The Ark. We are seeking to appoint a skilled and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work within this specialist provision for students whose primary need is Cognition and Learning. Opened in January 2026, The Ark has been purposefully redesigned to meet the needs of our learners, offering a calm, supportive and nurturing environment. The successful candidate will work closely with students with special educational needs and disabilities to access a bespoke curriculum and deliver targeted interventions aligned with EHCP outcomes, under the guidance of the ERP Lead teacher and SENDCo. We are looking for someone who has: A good knowledge of SEND and Inclusion with experience with working with students who require a higher level of support within their learning, but who may also have additional barriers to learning. Recent experience of working with young people in a supportive role within a school setting, as a parent, or involvement in voluntary work such as a youth group, cubs, brownie or similar organisation. Organisational and Administrative skills which include experience of using a range of computer packages, navigating software, operating Microsoft Office and organising information which is generated so that it is easily accessible. The skills to work within a team at challenging and pressured times with care, patience and sensitivity. Excellent communication skills as part of the team, alongside the confidence to work with small groups of students in a supportive teaching environment to undertake learning and interventions to support progress towards academic targets and improved wellbeing. 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. Why work for us? A career at Inspire Education Trust offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives and outcomes of our young people. We work hard to provide an environment which places staff wellbeing at the forefront of the agenda, as well as providing ample opportunities for personal and professional development. As such, we offer a portfolio of benefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff. These include, but are not limited to: A highly supportive and committed senior leadership team Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24/7 confide