SEND Teaching Assistant

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

• GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) in English and Maths.
• Experience with SEND children (e.g., volunteering, care work) preferred.
• DBS check mandatory.
• CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities or similar advantageous.
• Patience and adaptability skills.

About the School

This transformative SEND academy in lively Coventry stands out with a Good OFSTED rating from March 2025, renowned for strong performance in education quality, behaviour, personal development, and leadership. Brilliant at uniting students, families, and staff in a supportive community focused on life-changing opportunities for SEMH needs, with an evolving profile emphasizing autism support, it's a hotspot—roles fill up instantly for heart-driven changemakers!