At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in their learning journey and help them reach their full potential.
- Company: Aspire People, a leading education agency with a focus on student welfare.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, competitive pay, and dedicated support from consultants.
- Other info: Opportunities across various schools in Coventry with potential for long-term roles.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Passion for education, patience, and ability to work with diverse needs.
The predicted salary is between 22950 - 28050 £ per year.
Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference in their education? Aspire People are currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work across a variety of secondary schools in Coventry. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build their experience within education, or for an experienced Teaching Assistant who enjoys working in different school environments and supporting pupils with a range of needs.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and support staff to help pupils access their education and reach their full potential. Depending on the school and the needs of the pupils, your responsibilities may include:
- Providing 1:1 support to pupils who require additional assistance.
- Working with small groups to support learning and engagement.
- Supporting children and young people with additional needs, including SEND.
- Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and develop their confidence.
- Supporting classroom activities and assisting teachers with lessons.
- Providing encouragement and positive reinforcement to students.
- Supporting pupils with their social, emotional and behavioural development.
- Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
- Working as part of a supportive school team to create an inclusive learning environment.
Work Across a Variety of Schools
Working through Aspire People gives you the opportunity to gain experience across different secondary schools in Coventry, allowing you to experience different school settings, year groups and approaches to supporting pupils. Whether you're looking for long-term work, daily supply or flexible opportunities, we can help find roles that suit your experience and availability.
About You
We are looking for candidates who are:
- Passionate about supporting children and young people.
- Patient, caring and approachable.
- Confident working with pupils with additional needs/SEND.
- Comfortable providing both 1:1 and small-group support.
- Able to build strong relationships with pupils and staff.
- Reliable, adaptable and willing to work across different school environments.
- A positive role model who can encourage and motivate students.
Previous experience working in a school or education setting is desirable. However, we also welcome applications from people with relevant experience in care, youth work, mentoring, coaching or other roles supporting children and young people.
Why Work with Aspire People?
- Opportunities across a variety of secondary schools in Coventry.
- Flexible working to suit your availability.
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Dedicated support from your Aspire People consultant.
- Opportunities to gain valuable experience working with pupils with additional needs.
- Potential opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
If you're passionate about education and want to make a positive difference to the lives of young people, we'd love to hear from you! To find out more about the role or to apply, please contact Mia.
Teaching Assitants Coventry employer: Aspire People
Aspire People is an exceptional employer for FE & College Lecturers in South Wales, offering competitive pay rates of £28 - £45 per hour along with a £100 sign-up bonus after 20 days of work. With a strong commitment to employee growth through free CPD and safeguarding training, as well as dedicated consultant support, Aspire People fosters a flexible and inclusive work culture that empowers educators to inspire the next generation while enjoying meaningful and rewarding employment.
