SEND Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant for a Coventry school, to support pupils with a range of SEND needs including PMLD, SLD, MLD and ASD. This day-to-day role offers an immediate start with long-term potential and requires patience, resilience and strong behavioural management.

You will work with a supportive team to deliver tailored activities, monitor progress, and help students develop academically, socially and emotionally in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND: PMLD, SLD, MLD, ASD.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to adapt lessons to meet individual learning requirements.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patient, resilient, and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Support pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural challenges.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to help students build confidence and relationships.

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Lesson adaptation

Communication

Patience & resilience

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Coventry

Immediate Start | Long-Term Role | £95- £115 per day

Are you passionate about supporting young people with SLD, MLD, ASD, and PMLD needs?

Do you have the resilience, patience, and adaptability to make a lasting impact in the classroom?

A specialist school in Nuneaton is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team on a day-to-day basis. The setting supports both Primary and Secondary-aged pupils, providing a nurturing and structured environment where students are encouraged to develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons tailored to individual learning needs, supporting pupils with a range of social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. Working alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team, the SEND Teaching Assistant will play a key role in helping students build confidence, develop positive relationships, and achieve their full potential.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND needs: PMLD, SLD, MLD, ASD
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• The ability to adapt lessons to meet individual learning requirements
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A patient, resilient, and proactive approach

In return, you can expect:

• Competitive rates of pay (£95 - £115 per day)
• Long-term stability within a supportive setting
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development
• A welcoming and collaborative staff team
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment