SEND Teaching Assistant
Coventry
Full time
£24,700 - £29,900 per annum
Vacancy ID
2cf7d9af-63ed-4094-bf0c-84b2ea238464
Job Description
Working alongside class teachers and inclusion staff, SEND Teaching Assistants support pupils with additional needs. The focus is on providing tailored academic and emotional support, adapting tasks where needed, and helping pupils feel secure and confident in the classroom. Strong communication, patience, and consistency are essential, alongside a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
Supports pupils with SEND in lessons and structured interventions.
Works closely with teachers to adapt learning activities.
Promotes confidence, independence, and positive behaviour.
Maintains safeguarding, care, and wellbeing standards.
Desired Experience + Qualifications
Experience with SEND learners desirable.
Patience, empathy, and resilience.
Strong communication and teamwork.
Adaptable and solution-focused.
About the School
This Coventry SEND school is rated “Good” by Ofsted and has a strong reputation for supporting pupils with complex needs. Its ethos is based on inclusion, resilience, and independence, ensuring that all learners are celebrated for their progress.
The curriculum combines academic teaching with therapies and life skills, preparing pupils for independence and future opportunities. Parents describe the school as transformative, praising the dedication of staff and the nurturing environment.
Ofsted highlighted the effective leadership and the positive relationships between staff and pupils, noting the strong progress made by learners.
For a Learning Mentor, this is an environment where your skills and dedication will be central to the success of pupils.