SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Gosford Green, Coventry (CV1)
Start Date: September 2025
Weekly Pay: £455 - £480
Contract: Full-time, Term-time only

Are you a compassionate and experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting pupils with additional needs? A welcoming primary school in Gosford Green, Coventry (CV1) is looking to appoint a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support a young boy in Year 1 with Autism, speech and language needs, and challenging behaviour.

The Role:

This is a full-time, 1:1 position supporting the pupil across the school day. Responsibilities include:

• Providing 1:1 support during lessons and throughout the school day.
• Adapting whole-class learning content to meet the individual learning needs of the pupil.
• Supporting the pupil with behaviour regulation inside the classroom.
• Providing calm, supervised time away from the classroom when the pupil becomes overstimulated.
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to ensure consistent, personalised support.
• Helping deliver learning in line with the Key Stage 1 curriculum.

What We're Looking For:

• A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Previous experience working within a primary classroom setting.
• A sound understanding of the Key Stage 1 curriculum.
• Experience supporting children with Autism, speech and language difficulties, and behavioural needs.
• A calm, patient, and adaptable approach to support children with complex needs.

What We're Looking For:

• A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Experience working within a classroom environment.
• A sound understanding of the Key Stage 1 curriculum.
• Previous experience supporting children with Autism, speech and language needs, and challenging behaviour.
• A calm, resilient and patient approach to working with children with SEN.

Why Work with Us?

• Rewarding role within a supportive SEN provision
• Long-term, full-time opportunity starting in September
• Competitive weekly pay (£455-£480)
• Ongoing professional support and CPD from experienced consultants

Next Steps - Our 5-Step Process

1. Submit your CV
2. Initial telephone consultation with Jasmine
3. Online registration and compliance
4. School introduction and trial
5. Start your new role!

All applicants need a valid DBS and two references for a trial day. If this role isn't suitable, please contact Jasmine at Long Term Futures to discuss your ideal job role. These are some of the job roles you could apply for with Long Term Futures:

SEN Teaching Assistant, SEN Classroom Assistant, SEN Support Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, One to One Teaching Assistant, Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant, Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant, Primary SEN Teaching Assistant, Teaching Assistant Special Needs, Special Education Needs Teaching Assistant, Special Needs Teaching Assistant, 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant.