SEN Teaching Assistant - Rugby


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Rugby, CV21 2DN
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	13 Nov 2026

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Summary

Are you an experienced or aspiring SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a consistent, long-term opportunity in Rugby

Hays Education is recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Rugby on an ongoing basis for the full academic year, with temporary to permanent opportunities available.

Your new company

You will be joining a specialist school in Rugby that supports children and young people with a range of special educational needs.

The school provides specialist SEND education and places a strong emphasis on meeting the individual needs of its pupils through a collaborative approach involving school staff, families and other professionals.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of an established team and build consistency with the pupils you support throughout the academic year.

Your new role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to help pupils access learning and get the most from their school day.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing 1:1 and small-group support

Supporting pupils during lessons and activities

Helping pupils engage positively with learning

Supporting individual learning and development needs

Encouraging confidence, communication and independence

Building positive and consistent relationships with pupils

Working collaboratively with teachers and wider support staff

Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm, Monday to Friday

Contract: Full-time, ongoing for the full academic year

Opportunities: Temporary-to-permanent opportunities available

What you'll need to succeed

We're looking for someone who is:

Passionate about supporting children and young people with SEN

Patient, caring and adaptable

Reliable and committed to a long-term role

Confident working as part of a team

Experienced within SEN, education, care or support work

You'll need to register with Hays Education before starting, and we'll support you throughout the registration and necessary compliance checks.

What you'll get in return

A full-time role for the academic year

Consistent Monday-to-Friday hours

Temporary-to-permanent opportunities

The opportunity to gain valuable specialist SEN experience

A dedicated Hays Education consultant supporting you throughout your placement

Access to further SEN opportunities across Rugby, Coventry and Warwickshire

If you're looking for a rewarding, long-term SEN Teaching Assistant role in Rugby, apply today to be considered.

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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