SEND Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Coventry to provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND, especially autism.

You will work with teachers and the SENDCo to adapt activities, support emotional wellbeing, and help pupils access learning in an inclusive, calm, structured environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND, particularly autism.
• Patient, compassionate and understanding.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children.
• Ability to work well in a team and use own initiative.
• Commitment to an inclusive and positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND.
• Support children with autism to engage with learning and activities.
• Help pupils develop communication, social and independence skills.
• Provide a calm, structured and supportive environment.
• Adapt activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and wellbeing.
• Work closely with teachers, the SENDCo and other school staff.
• Encourage every child to achieve their individual potential.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism experience

Communication skills

Team player

Initiative

Inclusive environment

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary School

Location: Coventry

Role: SEND Teaching Assistant

Hours: Full-time / Part-time

Make a difference every day! Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you have the patience, empathy and enthusiasm to help children with autism thrive in a primary school environment?

A welcoming primary school in Coventry is looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join its supportive team.

You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide tailored support to pupils with autism and other additional needs, helping them to access learning, develop their confidence and enjoy school life.

The role will involve

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND.
• Supporting children with autism to engage positively with learning and classroom activities.
• Helping pupils develop communication, social and independence skills.
• Providing a calm, structured and supportive environment.
• Adapting activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Supporting pupils with their emotional regulation and wellbeing.
• Working closely with teachers, the SENDCo and other members of the school team.
• Encouraging every child to achieve their individual potential.

We are looking for someone who

• Has experience working with children with SEND, particularly autism, or a strong desire to develop their experience in this area.
• Is patient, compassionate and understanding.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with children.
• Is confident working as part of a team while also using their own initiative.
• Is committed to creating an inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle.

What we offer

A rewarding opportunity to join a supportive school environment where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children with additional needs.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.