Teaching Assistant (SEN) in Coventry

Hereward College is a specialist further education college supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities to reach their full potential.

We offer a supportive, inclusive environment with a strong sense of community and a dedicated team focused on delivering excellent outcomes for our students. Our modern campus provides a well-equipped and accessible place to work and learn.

We are committed to developing our staff and offer a rewarding working environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth and progression.

Meet our Principal and CEO Paul Cook MBE and some of our staff, who talk about working at Hereward College in this short film…

Learning Support Assistant role offers a deeply rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of learners by fostering independence, promoting personal growth, and supporting inclusive education.

As a vital member of the learning support team, you will work collaboratively with educators and families to create a nurturing, person-centered environment where every learner feels valued, respected, and empowered. By modelling positive communication, encouraging self-reliance, and delivering tailored support, you will help learners build essential life skills and confidence. This position is ideal for someone who is compassionate, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement, with a genuine passion for helping others thrive both academically and personally.

Main purpose and scope of post

• Provide a coherent and integrated support structure, which meets the needs of individual learners.

• To act as a role model for learners to reinforce appropriate communication and social skills.

• Assist, guide and encourage learners to be as independent as possible.

• Work in close partnership with teachers to provide a coherent, person-centred learning experience.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Support the planning of person-centred learning activities and develop an understanding of the specific needs of the learners to be supported

• Deliver structured independence skills activities adjusting activities to learner responses through the enrichment programme

• Establish a constructive relationship with learners and their parents/carers.

• Promote good behaviour at all times, dealing promptly with conflicts and incidents in line with established policy and encourage learners to take responsibility for their own behaviour.

• ILS Pathway will prepare and produce materials with teachers in the delivery of an innovative and accessible curriculum.

• ILS Pathway will provide one-to-one and group support for learners under the direction of the teacher or team leader.

• Support and encourage effective and appropriate communication at all times, ensuring that students are advocated and supported to achieve their potential.

We provide employees with:

• Generous holidays per annum, plus statutory public holidays and concession days
• Pension scheme including life assurance
• Flexibility in working patterns
• Free on-site parking
• Five days training per year
• Access to online training courses
• CPD Training opportunities
• Free staff breakfast
• On site cafeteria
• Access to blue light card and other discount schemes
• Employee assistance programme