Location: Coventry
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Opportunity: Temporary - Potential 12-week temp-to-perm
Start: ASAP
Your new company
Hays Education is working in partnership with a specialist SEND setting in Coventry to recruit a passionate and committed SEND Teaching Assistant.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for consistency, career progression and the potential to secure a permanent position.The role will initially be through Hays, with the potential for the successful candidate to be considered for a permanent position following an initial 12-week placement.
Your new role
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will provide support to young people with a range of additional needs, helping them access their education, build confidence and develop greater independence.
You will:
- Provide 1:1 and small-group SEND support
- Support students during lessons and activities
- Encourage communication, confidence and independence
- Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment
- Work closely with teaching staff and the wider support team
- Build positive relationships with the young people you support
What you'll need to succeed
We're looking for someone who is patient, resilient, caring and genuinely passionate about supporting young people with SEND.
Ideally, you will have previous experience working with children, young people or adults with additional needs, whether within a school, college, residential, care or support setting. Experience supporting individuals with autism, learning difficulties, physical difficulties, complex needs or challenging behaviours would be particularly beneficial.
You should be:
- Confident providing 1:1 and small-group support
- Comfortable supporting individuals with varying levels of need
- Able to build positive and professional relationships with learners
- Calm and resilient when faced with challenging situations
- Passionate about promoting independence, confidence and engagement
- Reliable and able to commit to a full-time, long-term position
- Open to the possibility of progressing into a permanent position if the opportunity becomes available
Previous experience as a SEND Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Support Worker, Care Assistant or Residential Support Worker would be highly transferable.
What you'll get in return
- Potential 12-week temp-to-perm opportunity
- Full-time, consistent work
- Long-term position rather than day-to-day supply
- Opportunity to become an established member of the team
- Experience within a specialist SEND setting
- Dedicated support from Hays Education throughout your placement
- Potential progression into a permanent position
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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SEND Teaching Assistant - Coventry employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Careers
Hays Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for SEN SLD/PMLD teachers in the Hounslow/Hillingdon area. With access to exclusive vacancies, ongoing professional development, and a dedicated consultant to guide your career, you will find ample opportunities for growth while making a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with special educational needs. Join us to be part of a community that values inclusivity and fosters both personal and professional development.
Contact Details:
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Careers Recruitment Team
