SEN Teaching Assistant - Behaviour & Complex Needs

SEN Teaching Assistant - Behaviour & Complex Needs

• Location: Coventry, CV2
• Weekly Pay: -480530
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract: Long-Term, Temp-to-Perm

Long Term Futures are seeking a confident, resilient and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN provision within a mainstream primary school in Coventry, CV2.

This is a full-time role working with a small group of 4-5 primary-aged boys with significant ASD, ADHD and SEMH needs. Pupils can display high levels of challenging behaviour, including verbal aggression, swearing, emotional dysregulation and unpredictable responses to everyday situations.

The successful candidate will need to be calm under pressure, confident managing challenging behaviour and experienced in using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies. This role requires someone who can establish clear boundaries, build trusting relationships and maintain a consistent approach within a demanding SEN environment.

Responsibilities

• Support a small group of 4-5 pupils within the school''s SEN provision
• Work with children with high-level ASD, ADHD and SEMH needs
• Confidently manage challenging behaviour, verbal aggression and emotional dysregulation
• Use effective de-escalation and positive behaviour management strategies
• Establish clear boundaries, structured routines and consistent expectations
• Recognise behavioural triggers and respond calmly to challenging situations
• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group SEN support
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs and engagement levels
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, social interaction and positive relationships
• Encourage independence, resilience and appropriate communication
• Follow individual behaviour support plans, risk assessments and EHCP targets
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider SEN team to maintain a safe and structured environment

What the School is Looking For

• Previous experience supporting pupils with significant behavioural and SEN needs
• Strong experience working with ASD, ADHD and/or SEMH
• Confidence managing high-level challenging behaviour, verbal aggression and emotional dysregulation
• Experience within an SEN provision, specialist school, alternative provision or primary school
• Good understanding of positive behaviour management, de-escalation and emotional regulation
• Ability to remain calm, assertive and consistent in challenging situations
• Experience supporting pupils who require clear boundaries and structured routines
• Confidence working with a small group of pupils with complex and demanding needs
• Team Teach, PRICE, MAPA or other recognised positive behaviour support training would be beneficial
• A resilient, proactive and adaptable approach
• Available to start ASAP

About the School

• Mainstream primary school in Coventry, CV2
• Dedicated SEN provision supporting pupils with significant additional needs
• Small-group environment providing targeted and individualised support
• Focus on positive behaviour, emotional regulation and pupil development
• Structured approach to supporting children with complex learning and behavioural needs
• Collaborative working between teaching staff, SENCO and specialist support staff
• Committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment

Please submit your application via the application page.
All applicants must have an enhanced DBS and two references to be considered.
Successful candidates will be contacted over the next few days.

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.