SEN Teaching Assistant — Long-Term 1:1 Support

Sprint Education Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Pension contributions

AWR compliance

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Sprint Education Recruitment is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support students with SEN in Coventry's mainstream and specialist settings, from primary to secondary.

The role is suitable for graduates in Psychology or related fields, with strong communication and calmness, and available for full-time, long-term placements.

Salary depends on experience; the agency provides weekly PAYE, training in SEN and behaviour support, and ongoing consultant support.

Qualifications

• Graduates or final-year students in Psychology, Education, Sociology, Criminology or similar.
• Experience with children or young people (volunteering, coaching, youth work) is desirable.
• Strong communication skills and clarity in conveying ideas.
• Keep calm and steady when students struggle or become frustrated.
• Available for full-time, long-term or permanent roles.

Responsibilities

• Works 1:1 or with small groups to support students in lessons.
• Follows plans and strategies set by teaching staff and the SENCO.
• Adapts resources so tasks remain achievable without changing learning goals.
• Observes and reports on what is working well in student progression.
• Supports routines, transitions and quieter moments of the day.
• Learns from experienced staff, including therapists and specialists where involved.

Skills

Graduate background

Clear communication

Calm under pressure

Full-time availability

Experience with children

Education

Psychology/Education/Sociology/Criminology degree

Job description

Sprint Education Recruitment is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support students with SEN in Coventry's mainstream and specialist settings, from primary to secondary.

The role is suitable for graduates in Psychology or related fields, with strong communication and calmness, and available for full-time, long-term placements.

Salary depends on experience; the agency provides weekly PAYE, training in SEN and behaviour support, and ongoing consultant support.