SEND Teaching Assistant
Coventry
Full time
£26,000 – £32,500 per annum
Vacancy ID
7002e5d6-e1d0-488d-8d40-ba0f92cd894b
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 with SEMH or SEND desirable.
Strong emotional intelligence and patience.
Confident with de-escalation strategies.
Reliable, compassionate, and proactive.
About the School
This Coventry SEND school, rated Good by Ofsted, is renowned for its deeply supportive culture and personalised learning pathways. Pupils follow tailored programmes that prioritise emotional security and life skills alongside academic development. Staff collaborate closely, and pastoral roles are highly valued. The school provides sensory spaces, vocational areas, and accessible outdoor zones to support emotional regulation. New staff receive extensive training in trauma-informed practice and communication strategies, ensuring you are never left unsupported. This is more than a job — it’s a chance to help young people rediscover confidence.