SEND Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

Justteachers Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd. are recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant in Coventry to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. The role is full-time and fixed-term until the end of the academic year, starting September 2026.

The school offers regular CPD, mentoring and opportunities to develop SEND practice, within a strong pastoral ethos. You will provide targeted 1:1 and small group support, implement behaviour and emotional regulation strategies, and work closely with teachers,

Qualifications

• Level 2 or higher teaching assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Proven experience working with children in a school or relevant setting.
• Two references covering the past two years, including last employer.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Implement positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies.
• Encourage engagement, resilience and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENDCo and pastoral team.

Skills

Level 2 TA qualification

Education

Level 2 or higher TA qualification

Job description

About the role:

justteachers are supporting a primary school in Coventry to recruit a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. This is a full-time role with a September 2026 start, fixed term until the end of the academic year. The school has a strong pastoral ethos, dedicated inclusion team and clear behaviour systems designed to help pupils feel safe and ready to learn. Staff benefit from regular CPD, mentoring and opportunities to develop their SEND practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Implement positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
• Encourage engagement, resilience and independence
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENDCo and pastoral team

Pre-requisites:

• Level 2 or higher teaching assistant qualification or equivalent (Must be relevant to working with children)
• Proven experience working with children in a school or relevant setting (That can be referenced)
• A minimum of two references that cover the past two years, including last employer. Ideally references will be education or school-based references