Level 3 Teaching Assistant; SEND

Exhall Grange is a 4‑19 maintained school which provides a nurturing environment and meets the needs of children and young people with:

• Social, Communication and Interaction difficulties including Autism
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs
• Physical difficulties
• Sensory impairment
• Complex medical needs

Exhall Grange Specialist School fosters a caring and enabling ethos to support and develop our pupils to progress to positive outcomes and destinations. We are very proud of our school and especially our pupils. We are committed to ensuring all our pupils reach their full potential and encourage all of our pupils and staff to ‘Be Your Best Self’ which encapsulates our core purpose.

We provide challenge and encourage resilience to develop personal growth.

In our Early Years and primary setting, we currently offer two pathways of learning specific to pupil need, however we encourage our pupils to develop the qualities of our school values:
Respect, Resilience, Confidence, Motivation, Aspiration and Integrity.

• A passion for supporting pupils to learn to the best of their ability.
• A recognised and relevant NVQ level 3 qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, experience and skills.
• At least GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at Grade A‑C.
• A strong understanding of complex special educational needs and Autism.
• A detailed understanding of curriculum areas that support pupils with complex special educational needs.
• Considerable experience of supporting the learning, progress and development of pupils with complex special educational needs.
• Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting.
• Experience of planning and delivering learning activities.
• Experience of using communication strategies e.g. PECS, Makaton, visual timetables, Widgit, objects of reference, AAC devices etc. to develop pupils understanding and communication skills.

We expect candidates to have at least (please see full details in Job Description).

In return, you will have the opportunity to work in this unique Specialist Provision. You will become a valued member of an encouraging and friendly staff group.

The salary range for this position is £31,022 - £33,699 full time equivalent which equates to £23,542 - £25,574 per annum actual salary for 32.5 hours per week working term time plus 5 training days. Additional benefits include contributions to the Local Government Pension Scheme, employee wellbeing services and access to Vivup Employee portal with car leasing options, cycle to work schemes and discounts to numerous retailers and venues.

The working day is Monday to Wednesday and Friday 08.50 – 15.40 pm and Thursday 08.50 – 16.40 pm.

The closing time/date is: 09.00 a.m. on Thursday 15 January 2026. Completed application forms should be sent to Mrs P Kane, HR Officer, Exhall Grange Specialist School, Easter Way, Ash Green, Coventry CV7 9JG
or via email to  All email applications received will be acknowledged.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email and references will be sought prior to interview. Interviews will be held on Thursday 22 January 2026.

As part of our safer employment processes, we can only use our school application forms, so please do not send CVs. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, internet searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced Child and Adult Workforce Disclosure and Barring check paid for by school.