Complex Needs Support Assistant

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference to children with additional needs, this primary school in Coventry is seeking a dedicated Complex Needs Support Assistant to join them full time. You’ll be supporting pupils across different year groups who require consistent, tailored support to help them access learning and feel secure throughout the school day.

This is a rewarding role for someone with strong SEND experience, particularly with pupils who have complex learning, communication or behavioural needs. The school offers a warm, inclusive environment where support staff are valued and encouraged to play a key part in each child’s progress.

Candidate Requirements

• SEND experience is essential, ideally with complex needs
• Confident supporting pupils across all primary year groups
• Ability to follow support plans and adapt activities where needed
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A patient, calm and proactive approach
• Understanding of safeguarding and supporting vulnerable pupils

About the School

This Coventry primary school is known for its inclusive ethos, supportive leadership and strong commitment to pupil wellbeing. Staff describe it as a collaborative, friendly place to work where everyone works together to create a safe, structured and nurturing environment for children with additional needs.

Role Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with complex SEND
• Helping pupils access learning and stay engaged throughout the day
• Supporting communication, emotional regulation and behaviour
• Assisting with routines, transitions and classroom expectations
• Working closely with teachers and the SEND team to maintain consistency
• Contributing to a calm, positive and inclusive classroom environment

Why Choose Zest Education

Zest Education offers competitive, transparent pay and a consultant who genuinely supports your journey. We take the time to understand your strengths, communicate openly and match you with roles where you can thrive. With strong school partnerships across Coventry and the wider area, we connect you with opportunities where you feel valued and supported.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Harleigh at Harleigh@Zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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