SEN Teaching Assistant
Job title: | SEN Teaching Assistant |
Contract type: | Temporary |
Location: | Coventry |
Industry: | SEN |
Salary: | Negotiable |
Reference: | sen ta cov 1_1749106143 |
Contact name: | Aspire People Limited |
Contact email: | Adam@aspirepeople.co.uk |
Job description
🌟 SEN Teaching Assistant - PMLD & SEMH (Primary & Secondary) | Coventry 🌟📍 Location: Coventry
📅 Start Date: ASAP / September 2025
💼 Full-time | Term-time only | Temp-to-perm opportunity
Are you a passionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people with complex needs?
We are seeking a dedicated and nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and dynamic team in a specialist school in Coventry, working with both primary and secondary aged students with a range of needs including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges.
🌈 Your Role:
Support students with PMLD and SEMH needs in a tailored learning environment.
Work closely with class teachers and therapists to implement individual learning and care plans.
Assist with personal care, sensory activities, and behaviour regulation strategies.
Encourage engagement, independence, and emotional wellbeing.
Build meaningful, trusting relationships with students and staff.
🎓 You Will Need:
Experience supporting children/young people with PMLD and/or SEMH (essential).
Confidence in working across both primary and secondary age groups.
Strong communication skills and a calm, empathetic approach.
Team player attitude with a willingness to go the extra mile.
Relevant qualifications or training (e.g., Team Teach, PECS, Makaton, Moving & Handling) are highly desirable.
🏫 The School Offers:
A caring and inclusive environment with a focus on holistic development.
Ongoing training and CPD opportunities.
Supportive leadership and collaborative staff team.
A chance to make a genuine difference in students' lives.
🔹 Ready to Apply?
If you're an experienced SEN TA with a passion for supporting complex needs and you're looking for a fulfilling new challenge in Coventry, we'd love to hear from you.
📧 Apply today or get in touch for more information!
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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