SEN Teaching Assistant - Coventry
  • England,West Midlands,Coventry
  • Full Time, Temporary
  • Competitive salary
Job Description:
Full job descriptionLocation: Coventry
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026


Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs?
Hays Education are working with a specialist SEN college in Coventry to recruit caring, resilient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to support students aged 16-25 with a range of additional needs.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people, helping them to develop independence, communication skills and confidence both inside and outside the classroom.
The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
*Support students with a range of needs including Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties, PMLD and complex needs
*Work closely with teachers and other support staff to deliver engaging learning activities
*Provide 1:1 and small group support
*Support students with personal care where required
*Encourage independence and promote positive outcomes
*Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment

We Are Looking For
*Experience working with children or young people in a school, care, youth work, support work or similar setting
*A patient, caring and positive attitude
*Strong communication and relationship-building skills
*The ability to remain calm and adaptable in challenging situations
*A genuine passion for supporting individuals with additional needs

What Hays Can Offer
*Competitive daily pay rates
*Dedicated SEN specialist consultant
*Long-term and permanent opportunities
*Free training and development opportunities
*Refer a friend scheme
Whether you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or have transferable experience supporting children and young people, we would 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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Job number 4054772

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