SEND Teaching Assistant
Coventry
Full time
£26,000 – £31,200 per annum
Vacancy ID
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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 supporting children with complex SEND needs
Understanding of autism-friendly and trauma-informed approaches
Resilient, adaptable, and collaborative in busy settings
Positive attitude and commitment to inclusion
About the School
Situated in Coventry, this specialist academy is rated Good by Ofsted and recognised for its structured, nurturing, and holistic environment. The school blends therapeutic and academic learning, enabling each child to reach personal milestones at their own pace. Facilities include sensory rooms, calm corners, and dedicated transition spaces that promote confidence and independence. Staff receive regular CPD in communication, behaviour, and emotional regulation, ensuring consistent, high-quality support. It’s an environment that prioritises teamwork, empathy, and professional growth — the kind of place where impact is visible every day.