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 in SEND, specialist provisions or with pupils who have autism or SEMH needs.
• A calm, thoughtful and responsive approach to communication and behaviour.
• Understanding of sensory needs, AAC tools or visual supports (PECS, symbols, timetables).
• Adaptable, reliable and able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

About the School

Located in Coventry, this Good Ofsted-rated specialist SEND school provides a highly structured, nurturing and individualised learning environment for pupils with complex communication and developmental needs. The school places a strong emphasis on sensory regulation, routine, life skills and personalised pathways — ensuring each child progresses at a pace that respects their strengths and challenges. Class teams typically include teachers, therapists, and skilled support staff working together to create meaningful learning experiences. The school is well-resourced, offering sensory rooms, quiet breakout areas, life-skills hubs and communication-rich classrooms designed for accessibility. Leaders are knowledgeable, forward-thinking and committed to staff development through regular training and coaching. For someone who values a calm, child-led and collaborative setting, this is an exceptional environment to grow professionally while having a real, visible impact on pupils’ day-to-day experiences.