Teaching Assistant

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Waterside School
37 hours per week
Term-Time only - 39 weeks
£25,300 pro rata - actual salary £19,000
Start Date: ASAP
Join the Founding Team of a New Specialist School
Waterside School is an exciting new Independent Specialist SEND school for learners aged 9 - 19 with MLD, PMLD and complex needs. We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, committed and talented Teaching Assistants to join our team ASAP. This is a unique opportunity to join a brand-new provision at the very start of its journey and help create an exceptional learning environment where every learner is known, valued and supported to thrive. Waterside School is a trauma-informed, learner-centred and relationship-led school. We are committed to delivering highly personalised education that recognises individual strengths, supports complex needs and enables meaningful progress for every learner.
About the Roles
We are seeking Teaching Assistants who are passionate about supporting young people with SEND needs and bringing their experience to our specialist setting. We would be delighted to speak to you about how your experience may be used to support our learners.
Successful candidates will play a key role in delivering engaging learning experiences, building strong relationships and helping learners develop academically, socially and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and deliver engaging, purposeful lessons and learning activities.
Adapt learning to meet a wide range of needs and abilities.
Build strong, consistent and trusting relationships with learners.
Support behaviour and emotional regulation through trauma-informed approaches.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external professionals.
Contribute to learner progress, personal development and wellbeing.
Create safe, structured and motivating classroom environments.
Support enrichment, life skills and experiential learning opportunities.
About You
We are looking for individuals who:
Are passionate about improving outcomes for learners with additional needs.
Have experience working with children or young people in education or care settings.
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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Coventry

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English