SEND Teaching Assistant

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SEND Teaching Assistant – Coventry

Immediate Start | Long-Term Role | £95- £115 per day

Are you passionate about supporting young people with SLD, MLD, ASD, and PMLD needs?

Do you have the resilience, patience, and adaptability to make a lasting impact in the classroom?

A specialist school in Nuneaton is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team on a day-to-day basis. The setting supports both Primary and Secondary-aged pupils, providing a nurturing and structured environment where students are encouraged to develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons tailored to individual learning needs, supporting pupils with a range of social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. Working alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team, the SEND Teaching Assistant will play a key role in helping students build confidence, develop positive relationships, and achieve their full potential.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND needs: PMLD, SLD, MLD, ASD

• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills

• The ability to adapt lessons to meet individual learning requirements

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• A patient, resilient, and proactive approach

In return, you can expect:

• Competitive rates of pay (£95 - £115 per day)

• Long-term stability within a supportive setting

• Opportunities for ongoing professional development

• A welcoming and collaborative staff team

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

If you are interested in this SEMH Teacher position in Coventry, apply today for an immediate start.

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