At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities to thrive in education.
- Company: Warwickshire County Council, dedicated to inclusive education.
- Benefits: Generous leave, flexible working, competitive pension, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives and support vulnerable learners.
- Qualifications: Teaching Assistant qualification and experience in educational settings.
The predicted salary is between 30285 - 37015 £ per year.
Are you passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential? Warwickshire County Council is looking for a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to join our highly regarded Ethnic Minorities and Traveller Achievement Service (EMTAS). This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities helping them thrive both in education and beyond. If you believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, we'd love to hear from you.
About The Role
As part of our specialist EMTAS team, you will work alongside schools, families, and other professionals to provide tailored support to children and young people who may face additional challenges in their education. You'll play a key role in:
- Supporting vulnerable learners to improve engagement, attendance and achievement.
- Building positive relationships with children, families, schools and community partners.
- Developing creative approaches to engage learners who may be at risk of disengaging from education.
- Supporting pupils from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities and/or children who are Electively Home Educated.
- Sharing best practice and contributing to the wider support network around each child.
No two days are the same. This is an opportunity to work in a varied, meaningful role where your skills can genuinely change lives.
About You
We're looking for someone who is passionate, resilient and committed to inclusive education. You'll ideally have:
- A Teaching Assistant qualification equivalent to NVQ Level 3 or above.
- Recent experience supporting children and young people within an educational setting.
- A strong understanding of the challenges and barriers some vulnerable learners face.
- Experience building positive relationships with children, families and professionals.
- The ability to work independently and flexibly across different environments.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- An understanding of the diverse educational and multicultural factors shaping schools and communities.
Experience working with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities, vulnerable learners, or Electively Home Educated children would be particularly valuable, but we welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills and a genuine commitment to inclusive practice.
Why Join Warwickshire County Council?
At Warwickshire County Council, we know that great services start with great people. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, supported and included. When you join us, you'll benefit from:
- A role where you can make a real difference to children's lives
- A supportive and experienced specialist team
- Generous annual leave package with opportunity to buy and sell annual leave
- Flexible and agile working opportunities where appropriate
- Fuel expenses 55 pence per mile
- Access to the Vivup employee benefits and discounts platform
- A highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities
For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
Additional Information
To discuss the role please contact Mandy Waight on 07747 475076 or mandywaight@warwickshire.gov.uk
Closing date: 7th September 2026
Interview date: 17th September 2026
Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.
Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce.
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