SEND Teaching Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Coventry
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£32,500 / year
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

SEND support SEMH experience ASD experience Communication skills Teamwork Empathy Patience Safeguarding awareness Behavior management Adaptive teaching

FULL DESCRIPTION

SEND Teaching Assistant

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for a full-time role in Coventry. Salary: £28,600 - £32,500 per annum.

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 working with children or young people with SEND, especially SEMH or ASD
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Empathy, patience, and resilience in challenging situations
  • Commitment to ongoing training and reflective practice

About the School

Based in Coventry, this Good-rated specialist academy provides tailored education for pupils aged 11–19 with a range of complex needs. The school is built around a culture of respect, trust, and shared success. Every classroom is calm and structured, with learning tailored to each student’s personal goals. The team includes speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and skilled mentors who work collaboratively to help pupils thrive both academically and emotionally. Staff wellbeing is taken seriously — workload is balanced, CPD is personalised, and there’s a strong sense of belonging. The school has earned recognition for its community partnerships and its inclusive approach to supporting transitions beyond education. For anyone passionate about SEND and ready to grow within a supportive environment, this is a remarkable place to build a career.

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