1:1 TA (PICA) – Coventry

DATE POSTED

Subject

Special Education Needs

Job Branch & Location

Midlands - Coventry

Job Setting & Role

SEND & SEMH - Support
Supply
£96 - £100 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

About the role:

Justteachers is looking for a compassionate and experienced Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a student with PICA at a specialist school in North Coventry. This is a full-time position beginning in September 2026 and continuing through the entire academic year.

The school supports pupils aged 4 to 19 with a range of complex needs, including Moderate to Profound Learning Difficulties (MLD/PMLD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), speech and language challenges, and sensory impairments. The team is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment for all students.

In this role, you will work closely with a single student diagnosed with PICA, providing tailored support in line with their educational and care plan. You will collaborate with a skilled multidisciplinary team to ensure the student’s safety, engagement, and progress in both academic and personal development.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver 1:1 support in accordance with individual learning and care needs.
  • Monitor and manage behaviours associated with PICA, maintaining a safe environment.
  • Support communication, sensory integration, and physical needs as part of a holistic approach.
  • Assist with personal care, hygiene, and mobility when required.
  • Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and emotional wellbeing.
  • Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and family members.

Pre-requisites:

  • Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience.
  • Previous experience supporting pupils with complex needs or behaviours related to PICA is highly desirable.
  • A nurturing, patient, and proactive approach to behaviour management and care.
  • Two relevant references from education or care settings.

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

Job Reference: JT25ED156753

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.
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