Apprentice Teaching Assistant - Sherbourne Fields School

APPRENTICE TEACHING ASSISTANT REQUIRED - TERM TIME ONLY (37 HOURS PER WEEK) Apprentices at Coventry City Council are paid in line with the applicable National Minimum Wage for apprentices, or higher depending on the role.

Pro rata salary
£13,393 under 19 years of age
£18,164 over 19 years of age
£21,278 over 21 years of age

Apprenticeship Period: Up to 24 months

Qualification: Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Sherbourne Fields is an outstanding all age special school for pupils with a broad spectrum of need including physical disabilities, medical conditions and learning needs.

We are passionate about and proud of our school community, together we make a great team and invite you to consider whether you would like to be part of the Sherbourne’s future. The apprentice will be supported / guided by a team of dedicated professionals.

As an Apprentice Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting the class teacher and pupils on a daily basis. This will involve 1-1 support, group support and personal care duties. You will also assist in the preparation and delivery of lessons; ensuring all pupils have the correct resources to enable them to participate fully.

If you love engaging with young people, are able to work using your own initiative, are passionate about improving the life chances of others and have a friendly and supportive personality then we would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and should you require any further information then please contact the school office on 02476591501

Application packs are available from the school website - www.sherbournefields.co.uk and returnable to the school. Please e-mail: recruitment@sherbournefields.coventry.sch.uk

Closing date: Friday 15th May 2026

Interviews: TBC

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.