SEN Specialist Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs?

The Teach Team is working in partnership with specialist schools across the Nuneaton area and is looking for dedicated, enthusiastic and experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to join their teams.

Our partner schools support pupils with a range of special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, communication and interaction difficulties, sensory processing needs, complex learning difficulties and associated behavioural challenges.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who thrive in specialist educational settings and are committed to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop essential life skills, build confidence and reach their full potential.

If you have experience supporting children and young people with additional needs, are confident implementing positive behaviour strategies and have a genuine passion for helping every pupil succeed, we would love to hear from you!

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils' learning, development and emotional well-being. You will work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and the wider school team to provide tailored support based on each pupil's individual needs.

Depending on the school and placement, your responsibilities may include:

Providing one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH needs and complex learning difficulties.

Supporting pupils with communication and interaction difficulties, helping them express their needs, develop social skills and engage with learning.

Assisting pupils who experience emotional regulation difficulties, anxiety, sensory sensitivities or barriers to classroom participation.

Supporting pupils who may display distressed or challenging behaviour, using consistent, positive and appropriate behaviour management strategies.

Implementing individual learning plans, behaviour support plans and other strategies designed to meet pupils' specific needs.

Adapting learning activities to suit pupils' individual abilities, developmenta...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Nuneaton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English