2:1 Teaching Assistant – Coventry

DATE POSTED

Subject

Special Education Needs

Job Branch & Location

Midlands - Coventry

Job Setting & Role

SEND & SEMH - Support
Supply
£95 - £102 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

About the role:

Justteachers is recruiting a caring and experienced 2:1 Teaching Assistant to support two pupils with complex learning and physical needs at a highly regarded special educational needs (SEN) school in Coventry. This full-time position starts in September 2026 and will continue for the entire academic year.

You will work as part of a dedicated support team, providing personalised care and learning support to two students with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and associated needs. These may include physical disabilities, sensory impairments, autism (ASD), and challenges with communication.

This is a rewarding opportunity to help two children access learning, develop life skills, and feel safe and valued in their school environment.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with a small team to provide tailored 2:1 support to two pupils with complex needs.
  • Assist with learning activities, communication support, and sensory-based interventions.
  • Provide personal care and mobility assistance in a respectful and safe manner.
  • Encourage positive behaviour, self-confidence, and emotional wellbeing.
  • Help create an inclusive and nurturing learning environment that meets each child’s individual plan.
  • Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families as part of a holistic, child-centred approach.

Pre-requisites:

  • Teaching Assistant Qualification or equivalent.
  • Proven experience supporting children with additional needs or in a care-based setting is desirable.
  • Two education or care-based references.

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the form below.

Job Reference: JT25ED151429

PLEASE APPLY BELOW, OR CALL US NOW ON 02476 463 555

Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

Justteachers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the schools we support. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair and conducted on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities, against objective criteria. Policies ensure fair treatment, encourage diverse representation, support flexible working, and foster an inclusive environment free from harassment, with compliance often mandated by employment legislation. There shall be no discrimination against candidates because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

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