Send Support Teaching Assistant - Holy Family Catholic Primary School

What is the job role?

The Archdiocese of Birmingham

Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Penny Park Lane

Coventry

CV6 2GU

024 76333631

www.holyfamily.coventry.sch.uk

Email Business Manager: Lquayle@holyfamily.coventry.sch.uk

Temporary SEND Support Teaching Assistant

The Governors of Holy Family School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly skilled SEND Support Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team for the 26/27 academic year.

They will work closely with teachers to support the learning and development of pupils with; an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP), with Autism and/or social communication and interaction difficulties as their primary area of need.

Holy Family Catholic School is a ‘good’ two form entry school and was judged ‘Outstanding’ in our Catholic Schools Inspection.

We can offer:

An oversubscribed, warm and friendly school with wonderful children, supportive governors, staff and parents.
A happy team of highly motivated, skilled staff who work exceptionally hard.
A commitment to inclusive practice.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who is:

Committed to supporting and contributing to developing the Catholic life of our school.
Passionate about providing high level childcare and education and able to be adaptable to the needs of our children.
Has energy, enthusiasm and engages in self-reflection and evaluation.
with a commitment to Special Educational Needs and Inclusion.
Relevant experience in working with pupils with complex Special Educational Needs or in a School/Nursery setting
Able to put secure knowledge of the children’s learning and development into practice.
Able to work as a key team member.

Essential Qualification requirements:

Excellent Literacy and Numeracy skills with a minimum of Grade C in English Language and Mathematics are required.
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualifications and experience

Closing Date: Sunday 8^th November 2026 12pm

Interviews Week Commencing: Monday 9^th November 2026.

Application forms available to download below (only the CES Application form will be accepted).

Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can email them at jobshopemploymentsupport@coventry.gov.uk or visit the Job Shop in person, please see their webpage for more information.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply.  This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.  

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council