SEN Teaching Assistant — Complex Needs & Behaviour Support

Senploy; Coventry; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures is seeking a confident SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN provision within a mainstream primary school in Coventry, CV2. You will support a small group of 4-5 pupils with significant ASD, ADHD and SEMH needs.

This full-time role runs 8:30am-3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with an ASAP start. The ideal candidate will be calm under pressure, able to manage challenging behaviour, and experienced in using positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation to establish clear

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting pupils with significant behavioural and SEN needs.
• Strong experience with ASD, ADHD and/or SEMH.
• Ability to remain calm, assertive and consistent in challenging situations.
• Experience within an SEN provision, specialist school, alternative provision or primary school.
• Good understanding of positive behaviour management, de-escalation and emotional regulation.
• Availability to start ASAP.
• Team Teach, PRICE, MAPA or other positive behaviour training beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support a small group of 4-5 pupils within the school's SEN provision.
• Work with children with high-level ASD, ADHD and SEMH needs.
• Confidently manage challenging behaviour, verbal aggression and emotional dysregulation.
• Use effective de-escalation and positive behaviour management strategies.
• Establish clear boundaries, structured routines and consistent expectations.
• Recognise behavioural triggers and respond calmly to challenging situations.
• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group SEN support.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs and engagement levels.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, social interaction and positive relationships.
• Encourage independence, resilience and appropriate communication.
• Follow individual behaviour support plans, risk assessments and EHCP targets.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider SEN team to maintain a safe and structured environment.

Skills

Behaviour support

ASD/ADHD/SEMH

De-escalation

SEN provision experience

Positive behaviour management

Calm under pressure

Job description

Long Term Futures is seeking a confident SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN provision within a mainstream primary school in Coventry, CV2. You will support a small group of 4-5 pupils with significant ASD, ADHD and SEMH needs.

This full-time role runs 8:30am-3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with an ASAP start. The ideal candidate will be calm under pressure, able to manage challenging behaviour, and experienced in using positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation to establish clear