SEN Teaching Assistant
| Job title: | SEN Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type: | Permanent |
| Location: | Coventry |
| Industry: | SEN |
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Reference: | COV PRU TA_1746602454 |
| Contact name: | Aspire People Limited |
| Contact email: | Adam@aspirepeople.co.uk |
Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Pupil Referral Unit)Location: Coventry
Contract Type: [Full-Time/Part-Time, Permanent/Temporary]
Salary: £80 - £100 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people who need it most?
We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join our committed team at a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU). This is a rewarding opportunity to support students who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream education, helping them re-engage with learning and develop the skills and confidence to succeed.
Key Responsibilities:
Support students aged between 6-18 with complex social, emotional, and behavioural needs
Assist the class teacher in planning, delivering, and assessing learning activities
Provide one-to-one and small group support to help students manage their behaviour and stay focused
Help implement individual education and behaviour plans
Foster a safe, supportive, and nurturing learning environment
Build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents/carers
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Experience working with children or young people with additional needs, preferably in a PRU, SEMH, or alternative provision setting
A calm, empathetic, and patient approach
Strong behaviour management and communication skills
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, Team Teach training - desirable but not essential)
What We Offer:
A supportive and passionate team dedicated to transforming lives
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
A challenging yet deeply rewarding working environment
The chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable young people
Apply Today
If you are motivated by challenge and driven to help every child reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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