Become a Teaching Assistant

Support Worker / Care Assistant – Become an SEN Teaching Assistant

Coventry | Flexible Supply Work | September 2026 Start

Ready for a career change?

If you have experience working in care, support work or healthcare, your skills could be the perfect fit for a rewarding career in education.

Vision for Education is looking for compassionate and reliable individuals to join our SEN Teaching Assistant supply team, supporting specialist primary and secondary schools across Coventry from September 2026.

As a leading education recruitment agency, we provide staff to SEND schools on a day-to-day basis. You'll initially join our supply register, offering flexible work around your availability, with regular opportunities to move into long-term, part-time or full-time school placements.

The Role

You'll support children and young people with a range of additional needs, including:

Autism (ASC)
ADHD
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
Moderate to Profound Learning Difficulties (MLD, SLD & PMLD)
Complex physical disabilities
Your responsibilities may include:

Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups
Encouraging learning, communication and independence
Supporting behaviour and emotional wellbeing
Assisting with personal care where required
Working closely with teachers and other professionals

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applicants with 2+ years' experience in roles such as:

Support Worker
Care or Healthcare Assistant
Residential or Mental Health Support Worker
Autism or Learning Disability Support Worker
Youth, Family or Behaviour Support Worker
Nursery Practitioner or Teaching Assistant
Or any similar care, support or education role
You'll be compassionate, reliable, patient and passionate about helping children with additional needs reach their potential.

Why Join Vision for Education?

A rewarding career using your existing skills
Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
Experience across a variety of SEN schools
Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent roles
Ongoing SEND training and professional development

What Vision for Education Offer

Competitive pay rates
FREE training and CPD
Dedicated consultant support
Long-term and permanent opportunities
If you're looking to use your care experience to make a real difference in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join our September 2026 talent pool.

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