SEND Teaching Assistant - Coventry
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 February 2026 |
| Location: | Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 8DY |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4766006_1769677915 |
Summary
Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-term with potential to go permanent, plus supply opportunities
Availability: Full-time and part-time positions available
About the Role
A specialist further education setting in Coventry is seeking dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to support learners with a wide range of additional needs. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about helping young people develop independence, communication skills, and confidence in a supportive, inclusive environment.
You'll be working with learners aged 16-25 who have diverse needs, including physical disabilities, autism, communication challenges, and complex learning difficulties. The setting offers strong staff support, ongoing training, and clear progression opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small‑group support across vocational and academic sessions
- Assist learners with communication, mobility, independence, and personal development
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support teams
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and empowering learning environment
- Support behaviour using calm, consistent, person-centred approaches.
- Help learners work towards personalised goals and outcomes
What you'll need to succeed
- Experience supporting young people or adults with additional needs (education, care, youth work, or similar)
- A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine passion for supporting learners with SEND
- Willingness to undertake training and develop specialist skills
What you'll get in return
- Long‑term stability with the potential for a permanent role
- Ongoing training and professional development
- A supportive, specialist environment with a strong team ethos
- Opportunities for full-time, part-time, and supply work
What you need to do now
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