SEN Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Coventry is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children aged 3 to 14 with complex needs in a Specialist School setting. You will assist with classroom tasks, supervise small groups, and help with personal care as required, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.

The role is Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, with a temporary to permanent contract. The successful candidate will bring patience, empathy, strong communication, and a collaborative

Qualifications

• Passion for working with young children and making a positive impact in their education.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Patience, empathy and ability to build rapport with pupils.
• Experience working with SEN (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching staff in the delivery of lessons
• Providing one to one support to students who require additional help
• Delivering small group sessions
• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to teaching staff

Skills

Passion for working with children

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Independence and teamwork

Patience and empathy

SEN experience (desirable)

Job description

SEN Support

Location: Coventry

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday (8:30am - 3:30pm)

Are you passionate about supporting the educational journey of vulnerable young people?

Teaching Personnel are seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant for a Special Educational Needs School (SEN) in Coventry. Having experience working with young people, in the care/ support sector is desirable.

The Role:

The school is looking for a full time (Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm) Teaching Assistant to support children (ages 3 - 14) with complex needs, physical disabilities, severe learning difficulties, including autism, and pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties. These pupils need extra support during lessons and may require assistance with personal care, so you must be willing to support with this area of the role.

• Supporting teaching staff in the delivery of lessons
• Providing one to one support to students who require additional help
• Delivering small group sessions
• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to teaching staff

Requirements:

• Passion for working with young children and making a positive impact in their education
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Patience, empathy and, ability to build strong rapport with pupils
• Experience working with SEN (desirable)