Teaching Assistant - SEN School - Coventry

Location: Coventry
Salary: £106.80 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Contract: Full-Time

Your new company

Hays Education are working in partnership with a specialist college in Coventry that supports young people aged 16-25 with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), physical disabilities, and communication needs.

The college is dedicated to helping learners develop their independence, employability skills, and confidence, preparing them for adulthood and future opportunities. Due to increasing demand, we are recruiting passionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistants to join their supportive team.

Your new role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support learners both in the classroom and during practical activities, helping them access education and develop important life skills.
Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting students on a 1:1 and small-group basis
Assisting learners with their academic, social, and emotional development
Promoting independence and confidence
Supporting students with communication and sensory needs
Assisting with vocational and life-skills-based learning activities
Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to provide the best outcomes for learners
What you'll need to succeed

Experience supporting young people or adults with additional needs
Previous experience within education, care, support work, youth work, or SEN settings is desirable
A patient, resilient, and positive attitude
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A genuine passion for supporting learners with additional needs
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one through Hays
What you'll get in return

Competitive rates of pay
Weekly pay
Free safeguarding and CPD training
Ongoing support from your dedicated Hays Education consultant
Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist college setting
Long-term and permanent opportunities available
Access to a wide range of education roles across Coventry and Warwickshire
As a GCA-approved supplier, Hays Education has access to a wide range of exclusive opportunities across schools, colleges, academies, and specialist provisions, giving you greater choice and career progression opportunities
What you need to do now

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