SEND Teaching Assistant
Coventry
Full time
£23,400 – £27,300 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 working with children with SEND
Patience, adaptability, and resilience
Knowledge of autism, speech + language, or SEMH beneficial
Strong communication and teamwork skills
DBS on update service or willingness to apply
About the School
This Coventry-based SEND academy is rated Good by Ofsted and has a strong reputation for supporting pupils with complex needs. The ethos is rooted in inclusion, positive relationships, and personalised progress, with the school providing a balance of academic pathways, life skills, and therapeutic input. Staff here work as part of multidisciplinary teams, ensuring pupils receive tailored support through structured routines, sensory activities, and communication-focused teaching. Facilities include sensory rooms, therapy spaces, and outdoor areas that encourage practical skill-building. The school community values celebration of every milestone, big or small, and has recently been recognised for outstanding pastoral support. Staff development is highly prioritised, with regular SEND training, collaborative planning, and wellbeing initiatives. It’s an environment where no child is defined by their diagnosis, and where staff are celebrated for their contributions. For someone passionate about SEND, this is a supportive, rewarding place to work.