Health Care Teaching Assistant

Sidneystringertrust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - GBP 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust in Coventry is seeking a part-time Health Care Teaching Assistant to support students with personal care and their developmental needs. Responsibilities include working alongside teaching staff, ensuring student independence, and providing supervision during breaks and lunches. The role requires good communication skills and empathy towards student needs. Opportunities for professional development and training will be provided in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Training programs

Career progression

Qualifications

• Desire to improve literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills with a Grade C in English and Maths.
• Experience in a community, mainstream or special school context.
• Ability to walk long distances and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Support the individual care of students and their independence, physical, and social needs.
• Provide personal care and support students with SEND.
• Assist with supervision during lunchtime and after school duties.

Skills

Literacy improvement

Numeracy improvement

ICT skills

Good communication skills

Empathy

Education

A level qualification (desirable)

Job description

## Health Care Teaching Assistant### We are searching for the best education professionals* Health Care Teaching AssistantNEWFast Apply# Health Care Teaching AssistantEmployerLocation: Coventry, West Midlands (Remote working)Contract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: G3 (32 hrs £18,901- £19,815)Posted: 16th January 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 27th February 2026 11:59 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1529824Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1529824* Share :Riverbank Academy currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a Health Care Assistant, supporting class leads and teachers with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners.**Job overview**You’ll be responsible for working in partnership with class leads and support staff to support the individual care of students. You will provide structured support and guidance for students in the development of their independence , physical and social needs. You will provide supervision, personal care and moving and handling support for students with SEND. Assisting with lunchtime supervision and after school and break duties as part of the rota.**Job requirements*** A desire to continue to improve literacy, numeracy and ICT skills, with Grade C achieved in English and Maths* Qualification to A level (AS/A level) is desirable* Experience leading lessons within a community, mainstream or special school context* Ability to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time to support student transitions around school and enrichment activities* Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff* Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of studentsAs a Health Care Assistant within Riverbank Academy, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skill set within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.**Interviews will take place upon application**### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointments to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Criminal Records Bureau.### Riverbank AcademyPart of### Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust