Hays Specialist Recruitment

SEN Teaching Assistant - Coventry

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Key information

Pay
£106.80 to £106.80 a day
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Temporary
Posted date
6 Oct 2026
Closing date
5 Nov 2026

About this role

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

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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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