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SEND Teaching Assistant

Job title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Coventry
Industry: SEND
Salary: Negotiable
Reference: SEN TA PRI_1770031255
Contact name: Aspire People Limited
Contact email: Adam@aspirepeople.co.uk

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary) - Coventry

Location: Coventry
Contract: Full-time / Part-time (term-time)
Start Date: As soon as possible (or specify)

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to support primary-aged pupils with Special Educational Needs in a welcoming and inclusive school in Coventry. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about helping young children thrive both academically and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 and small group support for primary pupils with SEN (including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties)

Support children in the classroom, helping them access the curriculum

Assist with early literacy, numeracy, and play-based learning activities

Help pupils develop social skills, confidence, and emotional regulation

Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to follow Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

Support behaviour management using positive strategies

Assist with personal care where required (training provided)

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Have experience working with primary-aged children, ideally with SEN

Be patient, nurturing, and adaptable

Have a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs

Be a reliable team player with good communication skills

Understand the importance of safeguarding children

We Offer:

A friendly and supportive primary school environment

Ongoing SEN training and professional development

The opportunity to make a real difference during early childhood education

Competitive pay, dependent on experience

To apply:
Please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining your experience working with primary children and SEN.

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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