Job Shop vacancies

9 April 2026

The Job Shop offers a safe and welcoming environment for those requiring support to find their next positive destination, whether that be employment, education or training.

General vacancy enquiries can be emailed to jobshop@coventry.gov.uk. A Job Coach will get back to you within one working day to discuss further vacancy details and help you to apply.

Please contact us by:

Email: jobshop@coventry.gov.uk
Phone: 024 7678 5740

104043: OFSTED Registered Manager

Salary: £43,000 - £55,000 per annum
Hours: Full time
Location: Nuneaton

Vacancy details: 

• Minimum 5 years of experience with children or young people in a residential setting.
• Holding a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or a willingness to complete a Level 5 qualification through on-the-job training or an equivalent program.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Be a positive, and relationship-focused leader to build and guide the home for children with learning disabilities, autism, and associated needs.

101847: Support / Care Assistant

Salary: £12.21 to £13.50 per hour
Hours: 12 hours shifts 08:00 to 20:00 (possibility of night shifts) 
Location: Coventry

• Ideally applicants will have previous care experience, but we will consider those that only have care experience on a personal level basis
• All pertinent care training will be provided
• CPI blue card foundation level in disengagement and restraint training will be provided
• Applicants must have an outgoing, confident, professional, and very mature approach and possess good common sense

103403: SEND Tutors     

Salary: £26 -£34 per hour  
Hours: Term Time/Flexible 
Location: Coventry

• Deliver 1:1, face-to-face tuition in Maths & English (ages 11–16)
• Teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE, Level 3 TA/HLTA, PTLLS or above)
• Minimum 3 years’ teaching experience
•  Driving licence and willingness to travel locally

106016: Support Staff

Salary: £12.21 – £12.82 per hour
Hours: Full-time and Part-time 
Location: Coventry 

• Support Staff to work with children and young people aged 7 to 18 years who have Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• You will support them both in our Learning Hub and out in the community, helping them to develop confidence, social skills, and independence through a range of activities such as visiting parks, going to the cinema or zoo, and playing football or other group games

107438: Complex Needs Support Worker

Salary: £29,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time 
Location: Coventry 

• You will be highly experienced in working with vulnerable people or families facing homelessness, who require support with mental-health, substance misuse, a history of offending and other needs
•  Using your knowledge and skills to help us create one of the most effective outcomes-focused services in the sector, adhering to the Making Every Adult Matter principles (MEAM)
• Deliver a blend of both individual and group sessions, with a focus on helping residents to build and develop their independent living skills and abilities, recording all engagements within our digital support system

108270: Maths Teacher    

Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time 
Location: Coventry 

• Responsible for delivering high-quality mathematics teaching that supports pupils with complex SEND to develop confidence, resilience, and practical numeracy skills
• Teaching will be tailored to meet individual learning needs, reduce anxiety around maths, and promote real-life application

108271: English Teacher    

Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time 
Location: Coventry 

• Responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging, and differentiated English teaching to pupils with complex SEND, including ASC and SEMH
• The role focuses on developing pupils’ literacy, communication, and confidence while supporting emotional regulation, engagement, and positive learning behaviours

108272: Unqualified Teacher    

Salary: £21,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time 
Location: Coventry 

• Support the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning under the guidance of qualified teachers and senior leaders
• The role involves working with pupils with complex SEND, supporting engagement, emotional regulation, and access to the curriculum

109287: Young Persons Mentor

Salary: £12.50 to £13.50 per hour
Hours: Shift work - 2 on 4 off rota
Location: Coventry

• Compassionate and dedicated person seeking an exciting career in residential care
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication, literacy, and numeracy skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting young people’s rights 
• Willingness to undertake training and professional development 
• A flexible approach to shift patterns including sleep-ins and weekends
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)  

110563: Domestic Abuse Children's Practitioner 

Salary: £28,930.13 pro rata
Hours: 30 hours term time only
Location: Across Coventry 

• Qualification mandatory for practice, where applicable (NVQ 2 or NVQ 3)
• Provide advice, support and services to children, young people, and their families in accordance with the aims and objectives of the WISH service which provide interventions for children who have experienced Domestic Abuse and for some who may require support to access the Justice System. 
• Work with children and young people up to age 18yrs and their families on a one to one or group basis, using a variety of interventions, to identify needs and to achieve positive outcomes
• To work co-operatively with children’s services, education, health agencies and other community-based services, to provide the most effective service for children, young people and their families and to contribute to service development.

111079: Play Worker 

Salary: £24413, pro rata
Hours: Part time - approximately 12 hours per week
Location: Coventry CV5 

• You will have the ability to support the Play Leader in the planning and organisation of appropriate activities for children aged 3 to 11 years and to work within the agreed framework of procedures.
• You will have a good understanding of Health and Safety requirements in order to create a safe, caring and stimulating environment that addresses the needs of the individual child. 
• Experience of working with children. Relevant Level 2 qualification required.

111081: Learning Support Assistant 

Salary: £21,333 to £24,540 per annum
Hours: Full time 
Location: Coventry CV4 

• Seeking passionate, resilient and empathetic Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join our dedicated team supporting secondary school age children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• If you've worked in children's care homes, youth services, mental health settings, or have relevant personal experience and want a career change, we want to hear from you! 
• Excellent training and development opportunities including potential pathways to HLTA or qualified teacher status. 

111085: Teacher

Salary: £32,916 - £45,352 or £47,472 - £51,048 per annum
Hours: Full time - One year Fixed term contracts to cover Maternity leave
Location: Coventry CV3 

• The successful candidates will have a classroom teacher responsibility and potentially oversee one of the wider curriculum subjects dependent upon experience.
• 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.
• Must have a Teaching qualification/degree.

111086: Early Years Teaching Assistant

Salary: £25,185 to £26,403 per annum
Hours: Full time 
Location: Coventry CV1 

• Your qualification must meet the requirements of the Governments Early Years qualification checker and if you have qualified since June 2016, you must hold a valid Paediatric First Aid certificate for it to be valid.  
• Passionate about meeting children’s individual needs, learning through play outdoors and indoors and who is able to take on new skills to work with a wide range of needs as we have a high level of special educational needs identified. 
• The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the nursery age range 2 years to 4 year and inclusive practice. 

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