Teaching Assistant

Job Description:

SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Coventry (CV4)
Pay: £105 per day
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (term time)
Start Date: Asap
Contract: Long-term opportunity

About the Role
Long Term Futures is working in partnership with a specialist post-16 education provider in the CV4 area of Coventry, supporting young people aged 16-25 with a range of additional needs including Autism, physical disabilities and complex learning difficulties.

This setting is designed to help students prepare for adulthood, focusing on independence, communication, employability skills and personal development, alongside academic learning. Learners are supported in a calm, inclusive environment with high staffing levels and access to specialist support.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in helping students build confidence, independence and the skills they need for life beyond education.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to learners with complex needs
• Supporting students to develop independence, confidence and self-advocacy
• Assisting with personalised learning activities and practical sessions
• Supporting communication, emotional regulation and social development
• Encouraging engagement in college life, routines and life-skills learning
• Working closely with tutors, therapists and support teams

Who We're Looking For
We welcome applicants who have experience or a strong interest in supporting young people with additional needs. This could include backgrounds in education, SEN support, care, support work or similar settings.

You'll be patient, proactive and committed to helping young people develop the skills they need for adulthood.

What You'll Gain

• A long-term role within a specialist, well-resourced college setting
• Access to training and CPD to support your development
• The opportunity to make a genuine, long-lasting impact on young people's lives
• Competitive daily pay and a supportive onboarding process

Apply Today
If you're passionate about supporting young people with additional needs in a post-16 setting, we'd love to hear from you. Send your CV today and Millie at Long Term Futures will be in touch to discuss the next steps.