SEN Teaching Assistant - Psychology Grad (Coventry)

Vision for Education Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE training and CPD

Dedicated consultant support

Competitive pay rates

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd in Coventry is seeking SEN Teaching Assistants to support specialist primary and secondary schools from November 2026. You will work with pupils aged 2-19 with a range of needs, including ASC, SLD, PMLD and SEND, on a flexible supply basis.

Ideal candidates are psychology graduates or current psychology students looking for school-based experience to develop skills in education, SEND and youth support, with routes into longer-term roles.

Qualifications

• Previous school experience is not essential.
• Interest in SEN and education.
• Ability to engage pupils and support learning.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups.
• Help students engage with lessons and build independence.
• Support emotional regulation, confidence and wellbeing.
• Apply positive behaviour strategies to manage challenges.
• Encourage communication and social development.
• Assist with life skills and preparing for adulthood.
• Support with personal care, feeding or mobility when required.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.

Skills

Psychology background

Education

Psychology degree

Current psychology student

Job description

Vision for Education Ltd in Coventry is seeking SEN Teaching Assistants to support specialist primary and secondary schools from November 2026. You will work with pupils aged 2-19 with a range of needs, including ASC, SLD, PMLD and SEND, on a flexible supply basis.

Ideal candidates are psychology graduates or current psychology students looking for school-based experience to develop skills in education, SEND and youth support, with routes into longer-term roles.