SEN Teaching Assistant
| Job title: | SEN Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type: | Permanent |
| Location: | Coventry |
| Industry: | SEND |
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Reference: | PRU TA COV_1747986844 |
| Contact name: | Aspire People Limited |
| Contact email: | Adam@aspirepeople.co.uk |
Job description
🌟 Behavioural Teaching Assistant - Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) | Coventry 🌟📍 Location: Coventry
🕒 Contract: Full-time | Term-time only
💷 Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
📅 Start Date: ASAP / September 2025
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and dedication to support students who face barriers to learning?
We are seeking compassionate and dynamic Behavioural Teaching Assistants to join our team across various Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) in Coventry. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a highly rewarding environment where every day offers new challenges - and new chances to change lives.
🔍 About the Role:
Support students aged 11-16 with social, emotional and behavioural needs
Work one-to-one and in small groups, under the direction of teaching and pastoral staff
Help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
Support the delivery of tailored learning plans and behaviour strategies
Use restorative approaches and de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviour
✅ About You:
Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, behavioural needs, or in alternative education settings (preferred)
Calm, confident, and patient - even under pressure
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A genuine commitment to helping young people re-engage with education
Team player with a proactive and positive approach
🎓 Qualifications:
Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)
Team Teach or equivalent behaviour management training (advantageous)
DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one
🌈 We Offer:
A supportive and dedicated team
Ongoing training and professional development
Opportunities to make a lasting impact on young lives
A chance to be part of a committed and inclusive community
Apply today and be part of a team that believes every pupil deserves a second chance.
📧 To apply or find out more, please email or call / text 07962623814.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
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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