SEND Teaching Assistant

Advertised by TeacherActive

Location
Coventry
Salary
£95.00 - £115 a day
Job type
Temporary
Sector
Education
Posted
5 November 2026
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Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Coventry

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £95 - £115 per day

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting pupils with SEMH needs?

Do you have the patience and resilience needed to support children and young people across different ages?

Are you looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity where you can make a genuine difference to pupils' education and wellbeing?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND setting in Coventry supporting pupils of mixed ages with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs. The setting provides a structured and supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to build confidence, develop positive relationships and overcome barriers to learning.

The setting is looking to appoint an SEN Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis with an immediate start. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will provide individual and classroom support, adapt their approach to meet individual needs and work closely with teaching staff to help pupils engage positively with education.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

  • Experience working with children or young people with SEND

  • Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs

  • Confidence working with pupils across different ages

  • Strong behaviour management and communication skills

  • The ability to remain calm and consistent when supporting challenging behaviour

  • A patient, resilient and adaptable approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

  • A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

  • CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

  • Market leading rates of pay

  • TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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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.

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