SEND Teaching Assistant – SEMH & Trauma-Informed Support – Coventry

Axcis Education Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education support agency in Coventry is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated support for students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in trauma-informed practice and be capable of building positive relationships with students. Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development are available in this full-time role.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Access to CPD programs

Competitive daily pay

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEMH in schools or PRUs.
• Ability to use restorative approaches.
• Confident supporting children with ACEs.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with pupils experiencing SEMH challenges.
• Use de-escalation techniques to support regulation.
• Create a safe environment for emotional wellbeing.

Skills

Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) support

Trauma-informed practice

Patience

Emotional resilience

Building positive relationships

Education

Experience in schools or alternative provisions

Tools

Training in Team Teach or MAPA

Job description

Overview

SEND Teaching Assistant – SEMH & Trauma-Informed Support – Coventry
Location: Coventry
Contract Type: Full-time
Salary: £89 – £105 per day / £445 – £525 per week

We are looking for a resilient and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a Coventry school. This role is ideal for someone with experience in trauma-informed practice who can provide structure, consistency, and a positive role model for young people.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 or in small groups with pupils experiencing SEMH challenges.
• Use restorative approaches and de-escalation techniques to support regulation.
• Build positive relationships and encourage resilience and self-confidence.
• Collaborate with SENCO, teachers, and external agencies to deliver support plans.
• Create a safe and structured environment that supports emotional wellbeing.

About You / Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting SEMH in schools, PRUs, or alternative provisions.
• Trauma-informed approach, with patience and strong emotional resilience.
• Confident supporting children who have experienced ACEs or exclusions.
• Training in Team Teach, MAPA, or similar is beneficial (not essential).

Why Axcis Education?

• Specialists in SEND with strong local partnerships across Warwickshire.
• Long-term roles with opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• Competitive daily pay and flexible placements to suit your strengths.
• Access to CPD including autism awareness, behaviour, and early years strategies.
• Proudly sponsored by NASEN – supporting excellence in SEND practice.

Application & Contact

If you want to make a difference in the lives of young people with SEMH needs, apply now with Allan Elliott at Axcis Education.

If you are interested, please click on the apply button and contact Allan Elliott on 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 4009.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don’t forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Allan Elliott
Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 4009