SEND Teaching Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Coventry
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£29,900 / year
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

SEND Communication Patience Safeguarding Teamwork Adaptability

FULL DESCRIPTION

SEND Teaching Assistant

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 working with SEND pupils is desirable - A patient, resilient, and empathetic presence - Adaptability to meet a range of individual needs - Strong teamwork and communication abilities

About the School

This Coventry SEND school is rated Good by Ofsted and stands out for its expertise in supporting students with complex needs. Rooted in values of respect, resilience, and independence, the school ensures every pupil is given the support they need to thrive. Balancing academic learning with therapy, creative enrichment, and life skills development, students experience confidence-building opportunities across a variety of contexts. Ofsted highlights strong leadership and teaching, while parents report significant strides in their children’s self-assurance and progress.

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