Psychology Graduate – SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Coventry Contract: Full-time (Temporary to Permanent) Start: ASAP

Are you a recent Psychology graduate ready to take on a rewarding new challenge?

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in Coventry, seeking enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistants to join their team on a full-time basis (Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm).

This specialist setting supports children and young people aged 7–18 with a range of additional needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism, and other complex learning difficulties. The school is known for its nurturing environment and strong focus on both academic and personal development, supported by dedicated therapy teams.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of SEN and a genuine passion for supporting young people in overcoming barriers to learning.

Key Responsibilities:

Support teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons

Work with small groups to reinforce learning

Provide 1:1 support for students requiring additional assistance

Monitor and record student progress, feeding back to teaching staff

Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing

Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related field

Knowledge or experience of working with SEN (desirable)

A passion for educat...