Teaching Assistant
Coventry
Full time
£25,300 per annum
Vacancy ID
2667db8d-487a-4a21-b291-08fd531c4c08
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 children with SEND or sensory needs.
Calm. steady communicator with a nurturing presence.
Comfortable using sensory strategies and visual supports.
Collaborative mindset within specialist teams.
About the School
Located in Coventry (CV6), this specialist SEND school holds a secure Ofsted Good rating and is well respected for its structured, autism-informed environment. The school prioritises sensory regulation, communication development, and emotional stability, offering carefully designed learning spaces that reduce sensory overload.
Classrooms follow consistent visual routines, supported by multidisciplinary teams including speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and behaviour specialists. Pupils benefit from a calm environment where staff work together to help them feel grounded and safe before moving into learning tasks.
The school invests in high-quality training for support staff, with CPD centred around autism practice, sensory profiles, and emotional regulation. Leaders champion a compassionate, reflective culture where staff are supported to develop professionally.
It’s a setting where patient, thoughtful practitioners thrive and where small steps in regulation and confidence are recognised and celebrated.