Teaching Assistant - SEN School - Coventry


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£106.80 to £106.80 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Coventry, CV1 2TE
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	8 Oct 2026

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Summary

Location: Coventry

Salary: £106.80 per day

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Contract: Full-Time

Your new company

Hays Education are working in partnership with a specialist college in Coventry that supports young people aged 16-25 with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), physical disabilities, and communication needs.

The college is dedicated to helping learners develop their independence, employability skills, and confidence, preparing them for adulthood and future opportunities. Due to increasing demand, we are recruiting passionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistants to join their supportive team.

Your new role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support learners both in the classroom and during practical activities, helping them access education and develop important life skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting students on a 1:1 and small-group basis

Assisting learners with their academic, social, and emotional development

Promoting independence and confidence

Supporting students with communication and sensory needs

Assisting with vocational and life-skills-based learning activities

Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to provide the best outcomes for learners

What you'll need to succeed

Experience supporting young people or adults with additional needs

Previous experience within education, care, support work, youth work, or SEN settings is desirable

A patient, resilient, and positive attitude

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

A genuine passion for supporting learners with additional needs

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one through Hays

What you'll get in return

Competitive rates of pay

Weekly pay

Free safeguarding and CPD training

Ongoing support from your dedicated Hays Education consultant

Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist college setting

Long-term and permanent opportunities available

Access to a wide range of education roles across Coventry and Warwickshire

As a GCA-approved supplier, Hays Education has access to a wide range of exclusive opportunities across schools, colleges, academies, and specialist provisions, giving you greater choice and career progression opportunities

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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