SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Grange Farm School

Required from September 2026.

35 hours per week

39 weeks term time only (plus 5 additional days)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant. This is a new post to Grange Farm and we are looking to appoint an experienced and suitably qualified person to join our team. The successful applicant must share our vison and commitment in supporting children with special educational needs.

Working with the Inclusion Team, the successful applicant will improve inclusion opportunities for some of our most vulnerable pupils and delivering a curriculum which best meets the needs of those pupils.

We can offer:

• A strong commitment to professional development;

• A positive, hard working team who are extremely friendly;

• A leadership team committed to supporting all of our staff;

• Engaged and enthusiastic children who love learning.

• Excellent facilities in the Reception environment.

We are looking for somebody who:

• Has experience of working with children with special needs;

• Is a caring professional who supports children’s well-being;

• Can use their initiative and looks for solutions;

• Is collaborative and cooperative with colleagues;

• Demonstrates a positive attitude and school values with all stakeholders;

• Understands planned learning outcomes and can support children to achieve these.

For more information about our school, please visit our website at: http://www.grangefarmschool.co.uk or ring us on 02476 411098 to arrange a visit.

Closing date: Sunday 28th June

Interview Dates: Thursday 2nd July

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.