SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant (BBBH
1339) Coventry, England

SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN Hub)

Location: Barras Heath, CV2
Pay Rate: £500 - £525 per week
Start Date: ASAP
Days: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Long-Term with Potential Permanent Opportunity

Long Term Futures are recruiting for a dedicated and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join a large, inclusive primary school in Coventry. The school benefits from a well-established SEND provision, including three specialist SEN Hubs and dedicated sensory rooms, designed to support pupils with a range of additional needs in a structured and nurturing environment.

The SEN Hubs are organised according to pupils' primary areas of need, including Communication and Interaction, Social, Emotional and Mental Healthand Autism/This role will involve supporting pupils both on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping them access learning, develop communication skills and regulate their emotions throughout the school day.

The Role

• Support pupils within specialist SEN Hub provisions across the school.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support for children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and communication needs.
• Use communication strategies such as PECS and Makaton to promote engagement and independence.
• Implement behaviour support plans and emotional regulation strategies tailored to individual pupils.
• Support children with sensory processing needs through the use of specialist resources and sensory spaces.
• Assist pupils in accessing structured learning activities and targeted intervention programmes.
• Promote positive behaviour, confidence, social interaction and independence.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD and challenging behaviour.
• Strong understanding of communication and interaction needs.
• Experience working within SEN provisions, specialist schools or mainstream settings with high SEN needs.
• Team Teach, Positive Handling or equivalent behaviour management training is highly desirable.
• Thrive Practitioner training or experience would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Makaton and/or PECS communication systems.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach to supporting children with additional needs.
• Ability to build strong and trusting relationships with pupils, staff and families.

About the School

• Large four-form entry primary school with a strong reputation for inclusion.
• Excellent SEND provision including three specialist SEN Hubs.
• Dedicated sensory rooms and specialist learning environments.
• Experienced and supportive SEND leadership team.
• Strong focus on communication, wellbeing and personalised learning.
• Ongoing professional development and SEN training opportunities.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.