SEN Teaching Assistant - Hollyfast Primary School

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council’s Hollyfast is seeking a caring, resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with a range of additional and complex needs. You will help learners access their world and promote wellbeing in a nurturing classroom.

You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and families, using a calm, consistent approach to help children develop independence, communication and social skills, while upholding safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required prior to employment.
• Safeguarding and pre-employment clearances.
• Two satisfactory references.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEN/ disabilities, including pupils with complex needs.
• Work 1:1 and in small groups to help access learning and progress.
• Support communication, sensory and emotional regulation needs.
• Promote independence, confidence and social skills.
• Follow EHCP outcomes, healthcare plans and risk assessments.
• Provide personal care, physical or medical support when trained.
• Collaborate with teacher, SENCO, families and other professionals.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and successful learning environment.

Job description

What is the job role?

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support children with special educational needs and disabilities, including pupils with complexand 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, healthcare 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.

Could you be the person who helps a child find their voice, build their confidence and achieve something they couldn't do yesterday?

We're looking for a caring, resilient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join Hollyfast.

You’ll work closely with children with a range of additional and complex needs — supporting their learning, communication, regulation, independence and wellbeing.

This isn't just about helping in the classroom. It's about helping a child access their world.

Closing date: 5th November 2026

Interview date: 11th November 2026

Who are we looking for?

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply.

This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

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, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

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