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SEN Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 20 May 2026
Salary: £500 to £550 per week
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 17 June 2026
Location: Coventry, West Midlands
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 217960

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Summary

SEN Teaching Assistant
- Location: Radford, Coventry, CV6
- Weekly Rate: £500-£550
- Contract: Long-term to permanent
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- Start Date: ASAP

Long Term Futures is seeking a patient and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 5 pupil with ADHD, SEMH needs, and challenging behaviour in a welcoming primary school in Radford, Coventry (CV6). This is a long-term role with the opportunity to become permanent.

Key Responsibilities
- Provide tailored 1:1 support to a pupil with ADHD, SEMH, and behaviour needs.
- Implement behaviour management strategies to maintain a structured learning environment.
- Encourage social and emotional development through positive interactions.
- Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to adapt learning strategies.
- Assist with classroom activities and engagement.

What We're Looking For
- Knowledge of de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed approaches, and behaviour intervention strategies.
- Experience using positive reinforcement and emotional regulation techniques.
- Previous experience supporting children with ADHD, SEMH, and challenging behaviour..
- Team Teach training (desirable but not essential).
- Min 6 months experience in a school or SEN setting.
- A passion for supporting children's development and well-being.

Why Work with Long Term Futures?
- Long-term, stable work with the potential for a permanent role.
- No day-to-day supply - full-time consistency in one school.
- A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
- Trial days instead of formal interviews to ensure the right fit.
- Access to free CPD training, including Understanding Autism, Behaviour Management


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.

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