SEND Teaching Assistant
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Coventry
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£34,200 / year
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS
SEND Support
Adapting Learning Activities
Behaviour Management
Communication Skills
Safeguarding
Patience
Building Rapport
Team Collaboration
FULL DESCRIPTION
SEND Teaching Assistant
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Coventry
£31,200 - £34,200 per annum
Full-time
Job Description
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support to access learning. 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
- Previous experience working in a SEND environment is highly desirable
- A flexible, proactive approach to working with different teams and pupils
- Strong behaviour management and communication skills
- Ability to build rapport quickly with both students and staff
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