SEN Teaching Assistant: Help Every Child Thrive

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council is looking for a caring, resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team. You will support children with SEN, work 1:1 and in small groups, and help them access learning and make progress.

You will collaborate with the class teacher, SENCO and families, following EHCP outcomes and safeguarding guidelines to ensure every child feels safe, included and valued at school.

Qualifications

• Caring, resilient and enthusiastic candidate.
• Ability to support children with complex needs.
• Willingness to follow safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs and disabilities, including pupils with complex and high levels of need.
• Work 1:1 and with small groups, helping children access learning and make progress.
• Support children with communication, sensory and emotional regulation needs.
• Help children develop their independence, confidence and social skills.
• Follow individual EHCP outcomes, support plans and risk assessments.
• Provide personal care, physical or medical support where required and appropriately trained.
• Use a calm, consistent approach to support children who may become anxious, distressed or dysregulated.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, families and other professionals.
• Most importantly, help every child to feel safe, included and successful at school

Skills

Caring

Resilient

Enthusiastic

Job description

Coventry City Council is looking for a caring, resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team. You will support children with SEN, work 1:1 and in small groups, and help them access learning and make progress.

You will collaborate with the class teacher, SENCO and families, following EHCP outcomes and safeguarding guidelines to ensure every child feels safe, included and valued at school.