SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant - Rugby

Location: Rugby

Position: SEND Teaching Assistant

Hours: Full-time

Start: ASAP

Are you an enthusiastic and compassionate individual who enjoys helping children overcome barriers to learning?

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Rugby, working closely with pupils who have complex additional needs.

This is a rewarding role for someone who is patient, understanding and committed to helping every student feel safe, valued and able to achieve.

What You'll Be Doing

You will work alongside teaching staff to provide personalised support to pupils throughout the school day. Your role will involve helping students engage with their learning while also supporting their communication, social development and independence.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing dedicated support to pupils with complex SEND

Working with individuals and small groups to encourage participation

Helping students manage their emotions and develop positive behaviours

Supporting learning activities and adapting tasks where necessary

Encouraging communication and independence

Developing positive and trusting relationships with pupils

Working alongside teachers and other professionals to meet individual needs

Creating a calm, structured and nurturing environment

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

Warm, patient and approachable

Confident working with children who have additional needs

Resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations

A positive role model with excellent communication skills

Able to build strong relationships with pupils

Reliable, proactive and willing to go the extra mile

Passionate about helping young people succeed

Experience within SEND, specialist education, care or youth work would be advantageous, but transferable experience will also be considered.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist SEND setting while becoming an important part of a dedicated team.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference to a young person's day and long-term development, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to find out more about this SEND Teaching Assistant position in Rugby.

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