SEND Teaching Assistant

A supportive primary school in Coventry seeks a qualified SEND Teaching Assistant for a full‑time start in September 2026. You help pupils with additional needs access learning and feel confident in the classroom. Moreover, you create calm routines that support regulation and positive behaviour. In addition, you work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver structured tasks and clear guidance. Throughout the day, you encourage engagement, build strong relationships and promote steady progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide SEND classroom support for pupils with varied learning needs
• Deliver small‑group activities that reinforce key skills
• Use clear routines to support structure and reduce anxiety
• Prepare adapted learning tasks for pupils needing extra help
• Support positive behaviour approaches through calm communication
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to maintain consistent provision
• Encourage early literacy and numeracy through guided practice

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified or experienced Teaching Assistant with strong SEND knowledge
• Confidence supporting pupils with additional and complex needs
• Clear communication and a patient, nurturing approach
• Ability to follow structured routines and support emotional regulation
• Full‑time availability from September 2026
• Interest in Coventry‑based roles

Why Choose Zest

Zest learns your strengths and matches you with roles that suit your experience. Moreover, the team supports you throughout each placement and offers clear guidance whenever you need it. Additionally, Zest helps you feel confident, valued and ready to succeed in a SEND setting.

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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