Teaching Assistant
Coventry
Full time
£27,300 - £33,800 per annum
Vacancy ID
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Job Description
Working closely with pupils and staff, Teaching Assistants help maintain engagement and progress. Support may include assisting with lesson delivery, providing small group or one-to-one input, and helping to maintain effective classroom routines. Flexibility, initiative, and clear communication are key when supporting pupils of varying abilities.
Provides classroom-based support during lessons.
Delivers small group or individual interventions.
Supports classroom organisation and resources.
Encourages positive behaviour and engagement.
Desired Experience + Qualifications
Experience supporting pupils with high or complex needs
Understanding of autism sensory needs communication differences
Calm consistent and observant approach
Willingness to use specialist strategies and follow therapeutic plans
Strong safeguarding awareness
About the School
This Coventry CV2 SEND school is known for its exceptional specialist provision strong leadership and warm community atmosphere. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted the school supports pupils with complex communication and developmental needs through highly personalised teaching small class groups and consistent therapeutic input.
The school’s curriculum blends academic learning with sensory integration communication development physical programmes and life skills. Classrooms are calm well resourced and structured with predictable routines that help pupils feel grounded and able to participate. Staff work closely with speech and language therapists occupational therapists and medical specialists ensuring each pupil’s needs are fully understood and supported.
Families trust the school’s compassionate approach and value the steady progress pupils make both academically and emotionally. The leadership team is committed to professional growth providing regular training in TEACCH sensory practice communication approaches and inclusive pedagogy. This is an inspiring environment where support staff become an essential part of pupils’ long-term development and success.