SEN Teaching Assistant - 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:	6 Oct 2026
Closing date:	5 Nov 2026

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Summary

Location: Coventry

Pay: Competitive daily rate

Contract: Full-time, Long-Term Opportunity

Start Date: Immediate and ongoing

Your new company

Hays Education are recruiting dedicated Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants to work in a specialist educational setting in Coventry. These are long-term positions with the opportunity to progress from temporary to permanent employment for the right candidates.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience supporting children and young people with a range of needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, learning difficulties, sensory needs, and complex needs.

Your new role

Supporting children and young people in the classroom and around the setting

Working 1:1 and in small groups

Promoting engagement, independence, and positive behaviour

Assisting teaching staff with learning activities

Helping students develop social, emotional, and life skills

What you'll need to succeed

Experience working with children or young people

A patient, resilient, and caring approach

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

A genuine passion for supporting individuals with additional needs

Ability to work as part of a team

Essential Requirements

An Enhanced Children and Adults DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Ability to provide two employment references

Right to work in the UK

Experience working with children or young people

What you'll get in return

Long-term, consistent work

Opportunity to secure a permanent position

Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays consultant

Access to training and professional development

Competitive rates of pay

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

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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