SEND Teaching Assistant
Coventry
Full time
£29,640 – £32,760 per annum
Vacancy ID
0d3a5f56-4a53-4318-9ba9-bb94230d32a8
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
Proven experience working in education or care with pupils who have SEMH, autism or trauma‑related needs
Ability to create a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment
Knowledge of the national curriculum and of strategies to support access to learning
Full driving licence and reliable transport (required due to rural location)
Strong communication, adaptability and resilience
About the School
Located in a rural setting around the CV7 postal area, the school specialises in supporting learners with social, emotional and mental health needs, including those on the autism spectrum and with trauma backgrounds. The environment is highly structured, therapeutic and relationship‑centred, with small group sizes, personalised learning pathways and a dedicated team united by the belief that every learner can progress when supported in a caring and consistent setting.