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SEN Teaching Assistant

Coventry City Council

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Job summary

A leading school in Coventry is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their inclusion team. The role involves supporting SEND children within a nurturing environment, delivering tailored interventions, and fostering positive relationships. Ideal candidates will have experience with autism and a passion for helping vulnerable children succeed. This is a full-time position during term time, starting September 2025, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Continuing professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

Experience supporting children with Social, Emotional, Mental Health needs.
Knowledge of autism and the national curriculum is essential.

Responsibilities

Support the teacher in delivering the curriculum and managing behavior.
Work with small groups and individuals in targeted interventions.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Resilience

Teamwork

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Our Values

At Coundon Primary School our key values are Responsibility, Respect, Resilience and Kindness. We are school who truly believes in our motto 'Together Everyone Achieves More'.

Our Values

At Coundon Primary School our key values are Responsibility, Respect, Resilience and Kindness. We are school who truly believes in our motto 'Together Everyone Achieves More'.

About The Team We Are Recruiting To

The role is a SEND TA to work within our Nurture provision. You will be part of the inclusion team made up of teachers, SEND TA’s and a Learning Mentor, working closely together to provide personalised support for young people.

At Coundon Primary, curriculum continuity and progress is balanced with behavioural and emotional support to enable improved outcomes for all. Here you will be a role model and motivator.

You will be expected to support the teacher in the delivery of the curriculum, work with small groups and individuals in target interventions and have excellent behaviour management skills. You will have the skills to support pupils in the nurture provisions as needed and be able to model and share supportive strategies with your colleagues.

What is the job role?

Coundon Primary School is looking to appoint a SEND TA to support SEND children within our nurture provision from September 2025. A knowledge of autism and the national curriculum is essential, as well as the ability to deliver specific interventions to small groups of children.

The position is from 8.30 am until 4.00 pm each day, term time only, plus training days.

As a key member of our inclusion team, you will play a vital role in shaping brighter futures by combining tailored learning support with emotional and behavioural strategies.

Closing Date: Monday 9th June 2025

Interviews to take place Wednesday 18th June 2025

Previous applicants need not apply.

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role we are looking for someone who:-

Knows autism, speech and language needs and physical needs
Can deliver specific interventions in small groups out of class
Is personally resilient
Can build relationships quickly and not take behaviour personally
Is empathetic and patient
Is positive and affirming
Solution focussed
A good team player
Is a good communicator
Has experience in a primary school or service setting
Has experience supporting children with their Social, Emotional, Mental Health and learning needs
Has experience in Safer Handing or Team Teach (although not essential) but a willingness to train and develop is
Can deliver personal care when needed
Understand the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and health and safety.

In return, we can offer you: a supportive and friendly team of colleagues and an excellent programme of continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities.

If you are resilient, empathetic and ready to inspire vulnerable children, we would love to hear from you!

Interviews - Wednesday 18th June 2025.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect from 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council

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