SEND Teaching Assistant

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, particularly ASD or SEMH
• Empathetic and resilient approach with strong communication skills
• Team-oriented mindset and willingness to learn new approaches
• Commitment to creating a positive, inclusive learning environment

About the School

Located in Warwickshire, this Good-rated special school provides a structured yet nurturing environment for children with diverse learning needs. The school’s ethos is rooted in respect, emotional literacy, and tailored support — every pupil is guided according to their strengths, not their limitations. Staff are well-supported through regular coaching, peer collaboration, and SEND-specific training. Classrooms are calm, well-resourced, and intentionally designed for sensory comfort. Ofsted has praised the school’s commitment to pupil wellbeing, highlighting the strong relationships between staff and students. It’s an environment where teamwork is central, leadership is approachable, and progress — in any form — is celebrated wholeheartedly. For those seeking a fulfilling and stable SEND career, this school provides both heart and growth.