SEND Teaching Assistant
Coventry
Full time
£23,400 - £28,600 per annum
Vacancy ID
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Job Description
Supporting pupils throughout the school day, SEND Teaching Assistants help create calm and structured learning environments. 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 supporting SEND children desirable
Compassionate, resilient, and adaptive approach
Good literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
Ability to build strong, trusting relationships.
About the School
This Coventry-based SEND school is rated “Good” by Ofsted and has earned respect for its inclusive, nurturing environment. The school specialises in supporting children with a wide range of needs, from autism and ADHD to speech and language difficulties. Its ethos is centred on recognising each child’s strengths and creating personalised pathways to success.
The school’s curriculum balances core academic subjects with therapeutic and creative programmes, including sensory circuits, outdoor learning, and vocational training. Staff work as a united team to provide consistency, encouragement, and specialist care, ensuring students feel safe and motivated to learn.
Parents describe the school as transformative, and Ofsted reports highlight strong progress in both academic and personal development. Professional development is also a priority here, with staff receiving regular training in specialist SEND strategies.
For a Teaching Assistant, this is an inspiring place to work – one where you’ll see your support make real, visible changes in pupils’ lives, surrounded by a team that values collaboration and celebrates small wins every day.